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i woke up this morning with a large cut on my left leg,
bruised green all around,
and red scratches blanketing my chest.

i don't recall a nightmare.
in fact, my dream was like honey.
on a boat in italy, jumping in holding hands with you.
ancient waterways straightened out my bones,
and wrapped around the smallest curve of my waist.

i thought it was your arms at first, holding on to me,
but i looked up and saw you were already in the purple sky,
waiting with your eyes wide open,
mouth spread into a smile.

which is why i was so surprised today,
waking up to blood stained sheets,
and a tingling feeling in my head,
making me so dizzy i almost thought my trip with you was reality.