as i was falling asleep

a spiraling
of silver and gold
sparkles
fell from the sky

down into
the proscenium
of my crown
percolating
through my skull

my face glowing
from the inside out
a million points
of sparkling light
poured through me

returning
to another lifetime
crystal skull dance soaring
all while falling off to sleep

i knew i was not dreaming
as i felt the soft warm bed
and my hands gently resting
upon my abdomen, softly breathing

Kate Lamberg
11/23/11