September 15, 2011 by WITS Editor
In my dreams
the sun bites the moon
the ocean whispers to the wind
the sky cheats on the wind
the rocks lie to the grass
the cactus falls in love with a hat
the trees sleep in their houses
the sunflowers smile
the whole earth prays
by Mercy, 14
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My wife and I love this poem. We had it on the wall in our previous apartment, and put it on display again after we just moved house.
Only one thought, without the “In my dreams” the poem would be even stronger. Mercy, you need no excuse!