bits and pieces of a
butterscotch soul,
collide in a world
where there are only
dreams, and no such
thing as reality.

the acorn blue wings
of a delicate fantasy,
spread in a delighted
rainbow of marmalade
and jewel weed.

this is a safe haven, a
place where time
can’t catch you up
and nothing turns smoky
and bright indigo when
you close your eyelids.

you’ve read about those
dream places where
everything goes wrong,
but this isn’t like that,
i swear. you can trust
the cream and sugar of
this island free of fear.

so lay your head down,
my color coordinated
practical boy, and i’ll
teach you how it feels
to let your toes explore
the grass, and your
head touch the sky.