Only In Dreams

Lay your head down, child.
Close your eyes, and think
Of happy things.
The dreams you will dream of.
The world you will go to
When you drift away.
Maybe a real life dream,
Or a magical place
That could only exist
In dreams.
Let it be real to you.
If you could only be happy once,
Let it be in your dreams,
Where anything could happen.
Even a nightmare,
Where you will scream,
And then realize,
It was just a dream.

Dream in real life, too.
Dream about being famous,
Or getting that job
You always wanted.
Maybe it will happen.
Maybe you will be a famous actress.

You thought it would be
Everything you ever wanted.
Bu then you will realize:
Even when a dream comes true,
It is still just a dream.
Maybe the joy you reached for
Is still out of reach.
The dream of happiness,
Is still only in dreams