Aiden

I accidentally dreamed of Aiden
grey eyes, famed smile
refined wraith-like fire at daybreak

Should I feel shame
for inventing Aiden?

See him only as a trained lion
An Adonis, graced by finery,
A lie laced over
simple self deception?


Outside, a couple strolls
salty broth licking their toes
breaking over dead anemones
ignorant attention only tracing the stars


Would it be so bad

to fall for Aiden?

Man can be equally
bright
and vacant