In The Dreamscape - By: Ruby Seidner

I slip off to the dreamscape

My body and mind become one

And I am lost

in a crystallized haze

Memories encircle my body

to created dreams that make me feel as if I can do anything

But then I participate in the slow return to earth,

and I am reminded that I am nothing more than a mere mortal

With no understanding of what it means to be anything more

Every night the haze calls

It begins to erase everything I hold dear but still I bring it near

Because in the dreamscape I call the shots

In the dreamscape I chose what is forgot

Please give a detailed explanation about the meaning and main idea of this poem.

This poem catalogs a time in my life where I was dealing with such intense trauma responses that I would rather be sleeping because living hurt so much.

Please explain your writing and thought process regarding this poem.

I wanted to share not only what it was like to not want to wake up in the morning, but also a sensory experience because during that time in my life I would often have more intense dreams.

Why did you choose to write this poem?

I chose to write this poem to reach fellow teens who are struggling with mental health issues and would rather be sleeping the living their lives.