Land of Nod

Whilst softly sleeping in my room

A dream hath flown to me

Into my chambers sleeping mind

A mystic stands for me

He beckons me with arm outstretched

My fingers he doth seek

And sprinkles radiant crystal dust

Transformed we take the leap

To the land of Nod we fly

To see paths carved below

The visions cast afore our eyes

A quilt of patches sewn

A butterfly on golden wings

Becomes our gentle steed

A journey through this magic world

He only has to lead

Cream puff clouds a sweetness taste

A handful we did snatch

As we glide upon our way

Oh see that lemon grass!

Alight we do on Glycerin Sea

It giggles as we walk

We bounce our way to sugar shores

We roll and laugh a lot!

Seashells sugared cookie sweet

We pocket as we go

Gingerbread cars and gum drop tires

So much we can behold!

Aladdin’s carpet floats ahead

For us to take a seat

We climb on board and take a ride

We rise above blue streets

Unto the night we tarry on

O’er housetops as we go

Oh look there is ole crabby’s house

With his light aglow

What fun we had to tease the man

Until our parents told

We float afore my window pane

With little stars for steps

I quietly tip toe into bed

While all the others slept

Thank you mystic for my ride

I know it’s time to go

Until another dream doth come

Oh bother, mama’s crowed

Carolee Dennis-Woosley

August 8, 2012