Pantoum - Dreams in Sleep

Pantoum

This was originally a Malaysian form, but was later adapted by the French. The rhyme pattern is as follows; A1, B1, A2, B2, ... B1, C1, B2, C2, etc, the last stanza being Z1, A2, Z2, A1, note the reversal of the final repeat couplet thus completing the circle. There is not set meter or length.

“Dreams in Sleep”

May you find rest in sleep
Let sweet dreams lead you
Quiet peace you keep
May each dream come true

Let sweet dreams lead you
Let your imagination fly
May each dream come true
For life so quickly passes by

Let your imagination fly
In sleepy slumber slow
For life so quickly passes by
Greatest happiness may you know

In sleepy slumber slow
May you find rest in sleep
Greatest happiness may you know
Quiet peace you keep