Dream - Nehal Jain

I had a dream.

A dream in which

you were mine to keep.

A dream in which

We climbed to the rooftop

And talked for hours

While my hands were tangled in yours.

A dream in which

I slept on your chest

On a movie night

We used to have every weekend.

A dream in which

We got drunk

And danced in the refrigerator light.

A dream in which

You got us caught by the cops

While trying to kiss me

Under the street light.

A dream in which

We used to go stargazing

And instead of them

I found you

Staring at me, always.

A dream in which

We drove to the ice cream parlour

At 3 in the morning,

And ate the whole tub of ice cream

While sitting on the car’s bonnet.

A dream in which

You slept on my lap

After coming

tired from work.

A dream in which

You woke me up, every morning

With a forehead kiss

And some tight hugs.

A dream in which

You took me to the bed

When I used to sleep

On the couch

While waiting for you

To return home late in the night.

A dream in which

We had our little infinity.

A dream that

I never wanted to end.

A dream that

Had everything I wish for.

A dream that

You don’t care about.

A dream that

Only I dream of.