I Fell Off Eiffel

I try to rise
to consciousness
slow sluggish
struggle.

Recurrent...

I know what comes next.

Just don't ask me how
I came to be here
on the top of the Tower
overlooking the Seine.

Winds gust
bringing iron
to sway with a groan.

Rivet eyes watch
as I plunge down head first
enshrouded in dread.

A new realization hits
before I do
this time.

I fell off
Eiffel.

I woke as usual
heart pounding
yet relieved
laughing hysterically.

I've never had the dream again.

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Eiffel Tower by ea. 600 points, ended September 12, 2007, 9 entries
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natchstucco
October 8, 2007

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well I see I missed this one
ha ha. that is quite a dream. a very common dream of falling is one that persons have many times. I had one like this and I awoke when I fell out of m y bed. lol. nice write and well worded.

ea
September 11, 2007

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This is a very fresh take on the contest. I like that it's a dream and it is personally meaningful to me. "Just don't ask me how."

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