Once Upon a Night Sky

I look at the sky,

Close my eyes,

Take a deep breath,

And those once faraway stars

Come closer to me.

The darkness fades to light.

I open my eyes,

And there I am,

Gliding amidst the stars.

I spread my wings and fly.

I feel the wind on my face,

Fondling my hair.

I see the many colours,

And many wonders

Of the once-believed night sky.

I move from cloud to cloud,

I spread my wings and soar

With the eagles…

As I go higher, I realize

I am soaring

With magical magnificent mythical dragons.

The colours,

The wonders,

The beauty,

All enchant me…

- Another deep breath –

I feel the cold stony surface underneath me,

I hear the waves beside me, crashing,

I feel the wind blow, but not playfully.

I look around…

Everything is cold, ordinary;

No magic.

But...

I look to the sky,

I see many shiny

Twinkling little stars

And then,

I remember…