AWOKE

I awoke

still empty somewhere inside
though surrounded by men in my daily life.

I awoke

and

realized

this was no dream.

I awoke

and

realized

that I needed to abandon a hope such as this,
knowing my vision may materialize,
I cannot wish it into place.

My power alone is not strong enough.

I awoke

and

realized

this passion cannot be of my will.

So I dreamed instead

and

let go,

just so I could wake up.