Old Friend

You know those dreams where you see someone you haven’t seen for ages – haven’t seen since preschool! And you wake up wondering what ever happened to that old friend. You want to call, but you don’t have the number. You want to write a letter, but you don’t have the address. And so you fall back asleep thinking...

Old Friend

I had forgotten you, friend.
Is that why you came
into my dream?
I had forgotten you.

When I fall asleep again,
will you leave your address
on my pillow?

– from Night Garden

Next time you dream of an old friend, I hope this poem helps you get back in touch again.