Cartographer of Dreams

Do I dare delve too far into the worlds I create?
They occupy my mind during daylight,
And often manifest with each night,
Am I venturing too far beyond the shallows,
That skirt the edge of the Ocean of Dreaming.

Here, I have control of my emotions,
I don’t expect readers to understand,
In dreaming, although still sullen, I’m not as helpless,
Not weighed down by the real world outside my door.

I’m going to visit deeper inland,
I envision a vast dream continent,
Where everything I create exists,
I will need to populate this world more,
Document its inhabitants, flora and fauna.

I’m excited by the prospect of another world,
That connects all the pieces of my scattered puzzle.