Trapped

I had a weird experience a few nights ago.

I dreamt of myself dreaming. It was a nightmare, as per usual. I had to escape from what I perceived to be a threat. There was a struggle but fortunately, and much to my relief at the time, I woke up.


Just to find I was still within my actual dream! And the struggle wasn’t over at all. I had to conquer one more level before I would regain consciousness and really wake up.

I have omitted plenty of detail. But it really wasn’t a pleasant experience, literally being trapped within the walls of your own nightmare, exposed to danger and confined to fear .. and being fully aware of it.

Making me the prisoner with the key in my hand.