As She Dreams

April Mansilla

As She Dreams

I was inspired by Starry night ….the first painting that I felt …not just loved …when I saw it …I felt i could understand it …and i scribbled these lines down as i painted

As she dreams

And I will be the one to steal the nightmares away
As you dream
I will ravenously ….glutinously eat at all the spoiled memories and chaos
Remembered and forgotten
I will eat with the appetite of a million hungry men
Until my stomach
And heart aches
Like yours has all these years
As you dream love
And I will kiss you
No not like the others
I will place my mouth over yours
And breathe in the ugly heaviness
Your lunatic laugh
Your screams of agony
Mercy !
mercy please
They are all now mine to own
Because I adore you …and want you to dream
I will lay with you in my arms you as quiet as whisper
I as your shadow
I will take your bed of destitute and destruction
Filling my viens with your plague
Keeping me awake
Keeping me only half alive and half sane
Just for you.
To dream of what I always believed you were.
And I now own the thoughts of suicide
The padded walls covered in piss and cum
The fear of breaking
Of falling
The fear…. always fear in your eyes
Shhhhhhh now baby
We won’t ever speak of this
It is mine
You sleep with dreams love
And when you ask me
Why I never sleep
Why I am so distant
It is because
I hold this for you
This secret
That I can’t ever let you have back
We know what it did to you
I can’t see you like that anymore
I am not that cruel
That I love you so much that I would own your hate
More so than your love
So you can always dream
As I lay awake knowing
I gave you the peace you always needed
But could never ask for.

As She Dreams belongs to the following groups:

All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Something To Say, Spiritual Art and The Healing Journey Available for sale as

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As She Dreams by April Mansilla
As She Dreams by April Mansilla
  • HeatherTS

    HeatherTS

    just thought i would come by and say you frickin rock…in case i havent lately!

    beautiful written and painted piece…you are somethin else April, something very very special…

  • April Mansilla replied

    aww so sweet you are!!xx…

    thank you so much :) as are you :)

  • navybrat

    navybrat

    luv it! great compo!!

  • April Mansilla replied

    thank you!!!

  • [l1|\|70|\| 7\|r33 KMA

    [l1|\|70|\| 7\...

    Fantastic! Reminds me a little of Paul Klee, but better!

    :-)

  • April Mansilla replied

    thank you!!! better than Paul Klee wow:)

  • Romo

    Romo

    Gorgeous colors and emotions in this April:)

  • April Mansilla replied

    thank you Robin!xx

  • RoxyLust

    RoxyLust

    immense work defo a fave for me sweetie xx

  • April Mansilla replied

    thanks Roxy!!! so muchxxx

  • Mariam Muradian

    Mariam Muradian

    April, I am in tears….your painting and the words take my emotions to the edge of the world, the place where dragons live…..I am blown away by your expression of something so deep, so private, so cherished, so trusting, so heavy infused with light….I am overjoyed that you have such a wonderful man by your side….words truly pale next to this
    you have shared.
    My eyes burn and my heart is in my throat to where I cannot swallow….
    Dear soul, blessings…and sweet dreams.
    XOXO

  • April Mansilla replied

    thank you dear Mariam …you overwhelm me with your comments …always all my best to you xxxooo

  • CDrewHughes

    CDrewHughes

    I Love this April, its soooooooo romantic! xxx

  • April Mansilla replied

    thank you so much!!!!!!xxxxxx

  • Gili Orr

    Gili Orr

    You are very lucky to have him… but I guess you must have earned it ;-)

  • April Mansilla replied

    yes I am thank you …i am afraid i have not ..he just seems to me way too kind

  • justjason

    justjason

    Very beautiful imagery, amazing job!

  • April Mansilla replied

    thank you so much!!!

  • Damien Venditti

    Damien Venditti

    you are so clearly a star among stars April …. one of the brightest ones … this work is fantastic everything about it …... a work of art like a beautiful song … the words are such a perfect accompaniment … so well done : )

  • April Mansilla replied

    awww thanks Damien!!! what an amazing beautiful comment …xxx

  • Sorina Williams

    Sorina Williams

    love the image and love the words!

  • April Mansilla replied

    thank you Sorina so much!

  • VincentThomas

    VincentThomas

    Such a unique talent of the visual image and written word – Wow !

  • April Mansilla replied

    thank you Vincent :) I appreciate that very much!

  • debteraI

    debteraI

    this turned out beautuful.great work

  • April Mansilla replied

    thank you so much!!!

  • ieneke  jansen

    ieneke jansen

    I can’t believe I didn’t comment on this April…because I keep going back to look at it “just one more time.” I am once again finding your color scheme amazing and the brilliance you have to so freely & effortlessly draw what you do boggles my mind!!! You are so gifted m’love xoxoxo

  • April Mansilla replied

    awwww I love you …thank you my friendxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • arteology

    arteology

    outstanding, love it

  • April Mansilla replied

    thank you so much!!

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    titles and words go exceptionally well with this painting april.
    the colours are so vibrant yet so soft!
    beautiful work. ;-) xox

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