dreams in the waking

it is only by living that we can enjoy the experience of beans and rice and hot green tea on rainy not-yet-afternoons.

it is only by living that we can enjoy the pleasant sensation of cheek against flannel pillowcase
light through the window
fire and inspiration in our brains
admiration of and speculation about intriguing vistas
dreams in the waking

maybe we live our best lucid dreams awake in
God's
presence, guidance and love.

beans and rice.

taking it all in
giving it all back