Only A Dream Poem by Audrey Heller

Sometimes, dreams are so real, it's
hard to believe they're not true. The
other night, I had such a dream and it
happened to center on you. There you
were before me, a smile etched upon your
face. You gave me a hug and kissed me
hello, as I felt your warm embrace.
Suddenly, it dawned on me, how could you
be standing there, close to me? Then, it
all came back, as if it were yesterday.
This had to be only a dream, for it's many
years, since you passed away. Instead of
losing control, or let myself get uptight,
I realized this had to be only a dream
that you came to me, on this wonderful night.
I hope you'll do this more often, for it
makes me very glad. So until next time and I
hope, they'll be a next time, I'll be waiting
for you, dad!