before and after
I used to dream
dreams of swirling
masses of people
me among them
flowing in that
human river
pulsing mindlessly
woodstock massive
eddys of souls
I'd then awake
and the dream would fade
but the smile remained
now I dream
of solo journeys
silent streams
me alone
not meandering
point a point b
hushed destinations
muted expectations
diminished hopes
I now awake
and the dream remains
but cannot smile
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