Remain True In My Dreams… Poem by Louise Tredoux

Sleepy, so sleepy after a sleepless night -
Rudi picked up by a colleague, have the flat
to myself, my own fantasy land, cleaning
while singing, playing at being on stage,
happy while I work, imagine spotlights
around; charming the audience

Classical music in the background - I’m in
a bohemian movie, the final task, the final
bow - off to the beach, now a beach bum
without a care in the world, tanning while
dozing my way into a glorious vision of
visiting an unearthly planet

Meeting the Krypton leader, a quick romance
before seeing Rudi tonight, must catch a few
tips with which to surprise him, but remaining
faithful and true to my Rudi, the Kryptonite
may only adore from afar

Refusing a brief affair with this handsome
stranger, being worthy of the trust Rudi has
in me, Juliette always laughs about my
insistence to remain true in my dreams…