I awoke.

I awoke.

I awaken in a prison cell, dimly lit with only the walls and bars around me.

Why am I here? I have done no wrong?

In a panic I look through the bars and there it is.

In the far distance I see this tiny blue glow.

What is that? Why is it there.

If I were to get closer would it get brighter still.

It seemed far away from my cell, if I could escape I could make it there.

I looked again at the glow, see what is, I must.

Around the cell I looked, searched for anything to assist my escape.

The barren walls would yield no help, the bars I can't go through.

Only the cell door remained my only hope.

I walked towards the door, anticipating a lock with no key.

The closer I approached, the feelings of anxiousness and fear surround me.

Finally upon the door, I raised my hand to push it open.

Opened it did, no key was needed.

Fearfully I looked around.

I saw nothing besides my tiny glow of hope in the distance.

The walls of my cage still right behind.

This is my chance! I must go now or remain in this cage I shall.

I strode forward, determined to find this light.

It did indeed get brighter as the distance closed.

I hastened my pace, it's sapphire glow growing brighter with every step.

My eyes must be confused, maybe imprisoned for too long.

But straining to see, I'm pretty sure there is a person before me.

To see a person glow is a frightful sight, I stopped my gait post haste.

Fear overcoming me again, I look around for any other avenues, different direction.

Darkness all around me, the person of gentle blue light or the cell from where I came.

I could see the glint of the metal bars reflecting in the strange blue light.

I clenched my fists, gritted my teeth.

I will never return to that cage, never again!

The closer I came, the vision was much clearer.

A feminine image, her body emanating a gentle, light blue glow.

I walked up to her, her curves draped in the night.

Her cloak was darkness, she wore the stars as diamonds.

Her face was stunning, with soft eyes and a sly smile

Her glow starting to surround me, enclosing me in a gentle warmness.

I feel much more comfortable than before.

I look upon her, she raises a hand, gesturing up.

I don't know what she is trying to say.

She continues to motion up, to the direction of her hand I look.

Only darkness, the top of the cavern I do not see.

She brings her hand down, widens her smile and she lets out a small laugh.

Puzzled, confused, I don't know what to do.

I look one last time towards the bars, the confines from where I came.

I look back at the woman of night, her radiance even greater than it was before.

"Go home" she says, her voice gentle as warm as her light itself.

She extends her hand, her palm up, an invitation perhaps?

This must be better than before.

I slowly raised my arm, extended my hand and placed it in hers.

I could feel a warmth inside, a peace I have never felt.

Then the darkness took me, my eyes were open no more.

I awoke.

I awaken on the ground.

Looking up I can see the night, the stars providing all the light as far as I can see.

My hands touch the ground, the feeling of sand sifting through my fingers.

I stand up to survey the land, only desert and night sky, vast and without end.

Free of my captor, away from that cell.

This is an improvement, however still lost with no direction to go.

Well might as well go any direction, I'm sure it will get me somewhere.

So I started my journey, the sands shifting beneath my feet.

As I walked started to think about my good Samaritan, the woman of night.

Why did she help me? Why was she there?

I pondered why I was imprisoned, why was I even there.

Then I thought how I left that place I was before.

I remembered how I opened the door, even though I was scared.

I remembered the woman of blue light who had guided me, that helped set me free.

I accepted her offer, I could have said no.

Pleased with the results, I felt a bit warmer.

The desert sands endless and long, I stayed true to my path, the one direction I shall follow.

I kept thinking of what good fortune I had come across.

The choices I made, having faith in others.

My feet felt lighter, walking was easier. The sand felt flatter and much simpler to traverse.

I stop walking and take a moment, to regroup my thoughts.

I looked behind, seeing my tracks in the starlight.

But what is this?

A strange faint orange glow, coming from the most recent places I've stepped.

Curious, I do not know what this means.

I lift my foot to see what is happening, orange and yellow wisps of light coming from underneath.

So strange, something I've never seen, at this point though a surprise would seem mundane.

Eyes up front again, back to the path ahead.

But what is this? This was not here before.

A short ways in front of me was a broken tree with no leaves.

Beside the tree a dark figure, another helpful dryad perhaps?

I will not hesitate this time, I will immediately go.

Immediately after the first step, I was struck with a wave of heat, a surge of power.

I felt strong, I felt warmth, I was radiating.

I looked at my hands, they were giving off a bright yellow glow.

I looked down where I took that step, a patch of flowers had sprung up in it's place.

This small plant had leaves of green and flowers of red, gold and violet.

This can't be real, this shouldn't be happening.

But remembering my course, I fixed my gaze on the figure by the tree.

I walked quickly, leaving a trail of flowers and orange wisps.

To the figure I went, noticing a familiar friend.

The same woman, who's blue radiance had guided me stood before me again.

This time there was no glow, no blue. Her cloak was missing the stars that dazzled so brightly before.

Still the most beautiful creature I've ever encountered, her face still showing her soft features.

I could still feel her warmth, even though I couldn't see if anything was there.

I came up to her, my heart filled with joy.

She smiled at me warmly just as before.

"Go home" she whispered again, her hand raised towards the night sky.

She brought her hand down and extended it out to me just as before.

With no hesitation, I placed my hand in hers, her hand soft and warm.

I could feel the yellow glow, the warmth and fire start to ignite.

I started glow brightly, the yellow soon turned to hot white.

The energy and heat I was giving off would for sure hurt my companion.

I looked to the lady of darkness and she was still there, holding my hand, smiling.

Then the darkness took me, my eyes were open no more.

I awoke.

I came to surrounded by stars, an endless night sky.

I could see far, almost to eternity.

I looked down, to see the world down below.

I could see the desert, the oceans, the land. Everything.

I was shining brighter than ever, radiating fire and white hot light.

I felt powerful, full of warmth and energy.

There is no prison anywhere that can contain me.

I should explore this place, the wonders seem endless.

Looking around again I saw a familiar shape.

There she was, as radiant and beautiful as ever.

Her gentle blue aura glowing brightly.

We walked towards one another, both gleefully smiling.

We grasped each others hands in excitement, her face filled with joy.

"Welcome home" she softly said, her hands trembling.

We embraced, our excitement took over.

We laughed, we played, we danced.

We spoke of the deepest secrets of the universe.

Amidst our dancing, she came to a stop, looking at me relieved.

"The sunlight has been missed" she said.

"I know, I couldn't find my way out. Your moonlight helped me escape" I replied.

She grinned and started to sway, we continued our dancing that we were doing before.

We danced all throughout the night and day, sometimes stopping to look at the stars.

I looked down back at the earth, just to take a peek.

Then the darkness took me, my eyes were open no more.

I awoke.

I awaken in a prison cell, dimly lit with only the walls and bars around me.

Why am I here? I have done no wrong?

In a panic I look through the bars and there he is.

The prison guard sits in a chair.

A dimly lit oil lamp sits on the floor just outside the cell door.

The glint of a key hanging from his belt is seen with the lamplight.

The room is still dark, the shadows hide his face.

I stop and think, search my heart. I know how to escape!

I walk to the door, confidence in hand, then I push.

I does not move, the door is locked tight.

I feel the familiar shiver of fear.

"This can't be, I know how this ends" I say out loud.

The armored guard did not seem to hear, he remained unmoved.

I shouted at the guard, "I will not stay here, I demand to leave at once!"

The guard looked up towards me, and started to shamble out of his seat.

The closer he got, the shadows from his face disappeared.

My heart jumped and I leapt back in fright.

The face of the guard, was in fact my own.

My heart was racing to see this other wear the persona I call my own.

The guard reached to his belt and removed the key.

He extended his arm, key in hand between the bars of the cell.

I immediately rushed forth and grabbed the key as quickly as I could muster.

The guard stepped back with a confused look upon his face.

"You can leave at any time, all you had to do was ask" the guard said.

I walked back to the door and unlocked it using the key.

I pushed the door open, and stepped out of the cell.

Then the darkness took me, my eyes were open no more.

I awoke.

I wake up to the sunlight shining in my eyes.

I am in my own bed, all of my familiar things in sight.

I can hear the ticking of my clock, the chirping of birds.

I can see from the light coming from the window, the day is new again.

I go to the washroom, turn on the faucet.

I wet my hands and wash the sleep away from my face.

I look in the mirror, relieved that the face I saw is where it belonged.

I walk to the window to look outside my dwelling.

I saw the trees and grass all blowing gently in the breeze, the sun shining brightly overhead.

I walked around my home, noticing things I never realized were there.

I felt gratitude and warmth, new life came from the ordinary and plain.

I felt awareness and confidence, I was aware of everything I was doing and knew when to do it.

I put on some clothes, walked to my front door.

I opened the locks, turned the handle.

I pulled the door open, the light cascading in from outside.

I walk through the threshold, outside into the world.

I know what I want to do today.

I am awoken.