To Never Dream

From Modern Dreams

That some may sleep but never dream—
I dream the dreams that never keep
Me in too long—or deep—a sleep.
My only wish: to always dream;
My greatest fear: to never sleep—
How many sleep and never dream?

Too many dream their lives asleep—
Too many sleep their dreams away—
Too many wake from dreamless sleep—
Too many fear their dreams come true.

So many chase a hopel…