I keep on having this muddled recurring dream where

I'm walking through a forest and it's nothing but serene there

And he's there, right beside me and a brief conversation we share

While the sun sets in the distance, on my skin I can feel the heat flare

And my eyes are nearly blinded, but I find it in me to fight it and confide in

Him. And he's still as patient and kind as I remember from the last time since

We spoke in the back room of that place our paths collided

"I think I'm more fucked up over the fact that we didn't get to say goodbye."

He responds "Everything we know occurs at the right place and time

It's up to you to choose that view in your frame of mind."

Relieved, I exhale..."Hey, maybe you're right

I can't thank you enough for believing in me

It's easier to see now what I needed to be

Too many late nights on this path alone pleading for peace

Hoping you heard my voice begging for my demons to leave."

"I heard you and even though I wanted to help

I knew this was something you truly had to want for yourself."

"But you saw me at my worst when I was ready to quit

That weight was piling on my shoulders, almost too heavy to lift."

"I knew you could bear it. Through using music you were strong."

"But why have faith in me when these are just some selfish songs?"

"Because this music is bigger than just you" he responds

I ask "What exactly does that mean?" and then he's gone