Lights out,

It’s time for bed

I pull my covers

Just below my head

What’s that?

A creak?

Who’s there?

Speak!

It’s nothing — don’t worry

It’s just the wind outside

But just in case,

I call the dog to my side

To calm myself down,

I open my drawer

It’s where I keep

My mini bookstore

Grab my book,

Turn the flashlight on

Open the book

And I am gone

Transported

To a far off land

Just from

The book in my hand

Greeted with

Infinite possibility

Heart racing

Yet utter tranquility

I can’t keep my eyes open

Any longer

But my fear?

I was able to conquer

Shining on my face,

A moon beam

While about the world I read,

I dream