from then and now, my reality

my shadow looks at me in my dream
and shows me the way to serenity
where peace is all around
and my sleep is always soft and sound

and when the time comes to face the light
I close my eyes and hold them tight
that maybe dreams would find their way
back to me and hold off the day

and though we know so much, full well
and on our dreams, we do dwell
where pieces of the truth inspire
to surpass what dreams we may desire