only in my dreams

[Jo Smith]

Only in my dreams

I see your smiling face and hear your bubbling laughter
And know that from here after
I shall be escorted to new heights or so it seems
But only in my dreams.

I hold you one more time
And it is joy sublime.
Together we soar the heavens and climb
The highest mountains to find
Treasure beyond compare because you are there;
But only in my dreams.

I walked a million miles and it seemed like only one.
For I could once more with you have fun.
There is nothing I would not do to hear your voice
This would make my whole world rejoice.

We are now visiting each and every star.
We will yet reach worlds afar.
The sun is the limit and the moon is a trip.
Together we take a ship
And sail to paradise.
To be with you again I would make any sacrifice.

When again you are here we will walk every trail;
Play in every valley and dale.
We will climb every tree and play in the sea.
I hear you squealing with glee.
But only in my dreams.

So, sleep on. Sweet sleep. Here I do not weep.
For only in my dreams do you appear.
I know that you are near
And I hear you say, Mama, I love you.
So, sleep forever until it is real and I see you
Again. And it is not only in my dreams.

By: Jo Smith…. July 13, 2023