Don't Stay In Bed

the dream does not end upon waking

for everything not seen in the dream

open your eyes every morning

lift your head from the pillow

and set out to create in the world

be it through an artistic expression

or a simple kindness

the dream can be carried with you

a song that speaks to the lonely ear

a painting that brightens the weary eye

or a gesture that

electrifies the heart

with the love of a thousand cities

the beauty of your subconscious is not to be your own

it is a message from the sleep gods

to be shared with the angels you see every day

family and friends

strangers and vagrants

and even your enemies

make no mistake about it

heaven is an attainable reality

it just takes work on our part

to keep mending the wings

so don't stay in bed

get up

get moving

and get to work

making real changes in the world

the dream does not end upon waking