If I Sleep
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You will never be mine
In subtle caress and whispered tones
Those smiling eyes with depths unknown
Tangerine cheeks that beg the kiss
Full rubied lips that hint of bliss
Or lilting words from thoughts unkept
That speak my name with loving breath
The honeyed taste the coats the tongue
The beating of our hearts as one
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You are just a dream divine
A silent wish from this lonely heart
The tragic horse before the cart
Your portrait remains but faceless
An elusive, shimmering oasis
A thing of beauty from ancient lore
Professed by every poet of yore
And the worst of it, it seems
You exist, only in my dreams
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If it is my company that you keep
Please don’t wake me if I sleep
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
another great reason to sleep in -)
True, though it would seem neither of us are great at that….😁
an excellent point )
Wow! Great lines, I can relate👌👌
Thank you!
These days I depend on my compensatory dreams to rouse my body and spirit.
Thank you Sudra!
This is lovely!!
Thank you Kristian!
Deep yet beautiful. Kudos to you!
Thank you!
sounds like you found the girl of your dreams 🙂
Is it wrong that it is a different girl each night?…..😁
variety is the spice of life… 🙂
Oh Brad, this is divine – I love this piece, it is my favorite of your romantic pieces! They are all so good but this piece is framed in a museum, put to music, or – my emotions the first time I saw the Nutcracker, my first ballet. BRAVO my friend. Sending buckets of love and hugs, Jonikens
Thank you Jonikins! Sending you much love in return!
Right back at you. Have a great weekend. Things are really opening up here Brad are things getting better in your neck of the woods? Love Joni
Better but still a bit cautious. Thanks for the support! Love you back, Jonikins!
Yes, we remain cautious but it has heightened my spirits a bit. Sending much love, Jonikins ❤️🤗🌹💕🌷😘
I never seem to have dreams like this. Lots of times they are rather nonsensical. I’d be an interesting case study for some psychologist.
Of that there is on doubt, my friend. Thank you!
Beautiful😍
Thank you Fatima!
Nicely done
Thank you!