Dreamer

Not at all as I expected
The dome lights and the standing water
Nothing as I pictured
I look up and see the fingers of darkness
Trying their best to grab the sky
And in the west a color bouquet
For a moment
Separating what had been whole
To demonstrate the idea
It has always been greater than me
Everytime proud
I am reminded of awe and miracle
Do I heal the wounds of time?
Do I reach into the bundle of best read books
to produce answers to the riddle?
Why am I, who is not the least bit worthy
Guided to the starbank?
Her creamy skin
Reflects all that is shiny
Should they not seek her instead?
A heart greater than the Red Sea
And unrelenting discipline
Maybe I should chalk the wheels
Because the flight should be cancelled
Is the thought that weakens me
For a breath's time
It does not matter my fear
Yet it is central
And has painted my path
So that a child could not mistake it
I am also the raging tempest
With power wrought by ages
Sent to do my life's work
As no other could approach
I am a warrior
And none will stand where I go
For he is my nucleus
And I am one electron shy
Of imbalance

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