My Dream Once Poem by Wilfred Mellers

I was living my dream
As crazy as that seam
I was so happy I could scream

It was useless counting sheep
Nothing could keep me asleep
So now I just weep

Living like I always wanted
By my memories, I'm still haunted
Happiness I once flaunted

One day it started to fade away
Restlessness came today
Couldn't keep back the sun's ray

Struggling I would
Tried everything I could
Unsteady the ground I stood

Hopelessly I pray
Those closest they betray
Left my true love so far away

Caught out midstream
Seldom things extreme
Just let me back to my dream

Desperately trying to get back again
Needing to be with my only friend
Joyous days once more to attend

I lay here wide awake
Can't seem to catch a break
My life I want to remake

My eyes now won't let me sleep
Can't catch not even one peep
My dreams close to my heart I keep