I Dreamed a Dream

Dreams can be dramatic. Julian was in what seemed to be a car park surrounded by buildings. Ferocious wild beasts were loose and she was in danger. She realised that they were very close to her and running would be futile because they would easily catch her and throw her to the ground. Suddenly she was to close to comfort to a huge lion. She wasn't surprised that it was a lion, despite only having been aware of tigers up till now. She turned and walked towards a nearby door and knew it was following with the intent to kill. As she opened the door, she felt it's breath upon the back of her neck. She entered and literally closed the door as it was about to grab her. She raced through the building, up and down stairs, making sure that all the doors were locked. In some rooms, people were going about their business, and she would call down the stairs to them.

When I wake up early in the morning,
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
When I'm in the middle of a dream
Stay in bed, float up stream

Please don't wake me, no
don't shake me
Leave me where I am
I'm only sleeping

Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
I don't mind, I think they're crazy
Running everywhere at such a speed
Till they find, there's no need

Please don't spoil my day
I'm miles away
And after all
I'm only sleeping

In the same dream, she was about to drive out of the car park to meet Ruth, when she realised that Ruth was only 10 minutes away, so she could wait for her there. She turned the car around, and she had been literally about to drive out of the park. She followed another car and found that there were 6 cars in front of her and they all had to wait for a person who wasn't ready to tell them where they could park yet. As she looked around, there were empty car parking spaces all around her and it was puzzling and frustrating. It took ages and she realised that it hadn't been the best decision to wait for Ruth in the car park.

What does it all mean, and does it really matter? Julian was intrigued by the lion. The car park stuff just seemed to be frustration in life. She was definitely in a rut and knew what she had to do, but the doing seemed to be an effort. She had to make it, because she couldn't go on this way. She was shirking responsiblilities and everyone was noticing. It was just so easy to sink into the way of the world. Even those who knew better and knew how to combat the ways of the world, had their problems with it. No one was immune.

Sargeant Prudence Mayhem, (no relation), from Strawberry Fields, had also dreamt dreams.
"I don't dream." She stated. And then proceeded to describe her dream. A dear freind that she had known for years had walked into a place of true worship with bared breasts.
"No, no," Prudence had cried, "You can't come in here dressed like that!"
They then brought her husband's body in to the room in a coffin which they proceeded to place on the wall, sideways.
"No, no, don't open it," she cried, but it was too late. There was his head, looking like a mask.

Julian had just attended a very interesting seminar, which helped with these problems. It had as it's theme timing and how little there was left for this wordly way.

There was little mention of dreams. Endurance was the key. And keeping busy. There was a train coming and don't get to the station too early, you might not make it. Water the flowers.

Julian understood and made arrangements to have lunch with both Malaya and Mary and her hairdresser. All separately. Both before and after leaving with Hermione.