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Antonio Castellaneta's avatar

I loved the contrast between the vivid, almost touchable world of the dream and the ordinary sounds waiting on the other side of waking. “Thrown into the bland world” really captured that strange little loss.

Stephanie M. Vargo's avatar

Thank you for reading my poem, Antonio. There is loss but also comfort in waking up to the everyday world.

Wildwood Writer's avatar

This feels like standing with one foot in the subconscious and the other in the disappointing light of day.

Stephanie M. Vargo's avatar

Yes, that is the state of awareness it describes. If you have ever had a waking dream you know how vivid they can be. Thank you for reading.

Wildwood Writer's avatar

Yes, they’re vivid for sure.