dreams. . .

3 nights of dreaming
about water

water rising
water threatening
to invade
a sanctuary

I am panicking
sometimes alone
sometimes begging
others to leave
before its too late

and the water will
overtake the illusion
of safety

they do not listen
to my cries
but try alternate
methods of
building barriers

I can "see" these
will not work

as the water is
crashing
getting higher
seeping in
everywhere

my chest is
tight with fear

and one appeared
with barbed wire
around his throat
and head

I awoke with
the residue of fear
wondering why

when I consider
water my friend

that so much unease
is there