Interview a Dream Directly

Dreams often insist
On the opposite—
Ordinary dreams,

That is, including
The kind found in naps
From which you’re startled

Awake—in the dream,
For instance, someone
Was there in the room

Arguing with you,
And then you started
Awake to empty,

Peaceful afternoon—
The opposite. No
Person, no quarrel.

Why do dreams do that?
Go find another
And ask it point blank.