And to Sleep
and what we
sense if not
of our selves
or within this
space we contain
may be of
no thing touched
by one’s fluttering
eye as if
awake we see
even less the
dreams of course
real though we
hold them only
in our sleep
Another poem from the 80s. “And to Sleep” first appeared here in February 2015.
O at the Edges 
Lathe of Heaven inspired?
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No, but that’s an interesting thought!
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Lucid dreaming is a definite interest and Le Gunn’s novel takes it to a new level.
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It’s been over 40 years since I read the novel. I’ll have to pick up a copy!
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It’s still holds well. Enjoy!
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I need to reread her work. It’s been so long. Too long.
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A good read for having just gotten up … now wondering WHAT I was just dreaming … !!
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I seldom remember dreams, but sometimes they’re so vivid they make me question reality…
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Sometimes when i woke up i want to go back to sleep to get back to my dream that i cant remember what it is
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That sounds so familiar to me!
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I see future echoes of your writing, but largely, this one seems more imagistic to my mind. The diction is shorter, punchier (very few heavier or more technical Latinate/Greek words here, to my mind, in comparison with your 2000s-2010s work) and the line-break philosophy seems to be different. In short, this is good, but how nicely your work has matured, Bob!
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I was still searching for my voice back then, and even when the voice I wanted made its occasional appearance, I had a hard time duplicating it. But I aged, and hopefully, matured.
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I think dreams can be very powerful, especially for creative endeavors. Loved this one, Bob!
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Thank you, D. I’m so pleased it resonates for you.
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