Restless slumber

As he breathes next to me I hear him moving, frantic like escaping from an unseen foe, ‘Two weeks ago..’ he murmurs, soft snores escaping and the rustling of bedding sounding sharp in the silence, The murmurs and sad wails continue, do I awaken this restless slumber, do I comfort this man, What are dreams

Recent nightmare

I’m observing a ball at the queens quarters and realise I’m not in 2022 anymore I’m looking at the strange red coats and yellow sashes and wondering which era I am in, trying to memorise the guard coats and fancy dresses. I’m so taken by the yellow sashes and I notice the guard is actually

Adult nightmares

When I finally slept last night, I had nightmares. I thought I should write them out and let them go. I apologise in advance. They were nightmares after all. I’m in bed with my partner, the room is slightly lit by an outside light and he snores unaware I am awake, I hear a noise,