It's a Dream
In the morning when I wake up and listen to the sound
Of the birds outside on the roof
I try to ignore what the paper says
And I try not to read all the news
Sometimes I wish I could sleep, but these moments come and go. Sitting here reading the newspaper, not really caring about knowing what goes on in the outside world. I mean, sure, hearing that someone killed another person is not pleasant. I have more important things on my mind right now… my daughter. Ever since the Volturi's visit, Renesmee has been having constant nightmares. I tried everything, but nothing seems to be working.
Suddenly, blood-curdling screams are echoing from her bedroom.
And I'll hold you if you had a bad dream
And I hope it never comes true
'Cause you and I been through so many things together
And the sun starts climbing the roof
How I wish I could make those nightmares go away. I would gladly take her place, if I could. I at least have some comfort knowing she is safe. I even tried singing to her the lullaby I composed for my wife, Bella. It was a futile attempt.
My mind then drifted to its happy place hoping to escape the guilt, even for a little while.
It's a dream, only a dream
And it's fading now, fading away
It's only a dream
Just a memory without anywhere to stay
The Red River still flows through my home town
Rollin' and tumblin' on its way
Swirling around the old bridge pylons
Where a boy fishes the morning away
Thinking about my childhood. One of the best times in life. So far. Thinking about the song my mom would sing to me when I had nightmares.
Suddenly an idea occurred to me. Write Renesmee her own song. It might give her a sense of peace if it truly comes from the heart and is meant for her. I would need Emmett and Jasper, my brothers, to help me with insturments, though. I know how to play piano, but I want to have guitar and drums in there also. But with a slow beat.
"Hey, Emmett and Jasper, could both of you please come here for a minute?" I asked, silently praying that Emmett wouldn't kill me for disrupting his videogame.
"Sure, bro, what is it?"
I mentally breathed a sigh of relief, so that Emmett wouldn't hear.
"I need to write a song for Renesmee. Do you think you guys could help me with the instrumental part of it?"
"Let's do this!" They said, while Emmett fist-pumped the air, Jasper rolling his eyes at his brother.
His bicycle leans on an oak tree
While the cars rumble over his head
An aeroplane leaves a trail in an empty blue sky
And the young birds call out to be fed
Having everything ready, I prayed with all my heart this would work. I knocked on her door softly.
"Renesmee, sweetheart, may I come in?"
"Sure, Daddy."
I opened the door slowly, so I wouldn't startle her.
"Hi, darling. I wrote a special song for you, and I'd like you to hear it. This song is called, It's A Dream. Does that sound good?"
She nodded.
I took a deep breath, and played a melody, that will be forever embedded in my memory.
It's a dream, only a dream
And it's fading now, fading away
Only a dream
Just a memory without anywhere to stay
An old man walks along on the sidewalk
Sunglasses and an old Stetson hat
The four winds blow the back of his overcoat away
As he stops with the policeman to chat
And a train rolls out of the station
That was really somethin' in its day
Picking up speed on the straight prairie rails
As it carries the passengers away
It's gone, it's only a dream
And it's fading now, fading away
Only a dream
Just a memory without anywhere to stay
It's a dream, only a dream
And it's fading now, fading away
It's only a dream
Just a memory without anywhere to stay
I knew, that once I finished the song, her eyelids closed, lips formed into a irresistibly cute "O", that everything would be fine. I was sure of it.
It's a dream, only a dream
And it's fading now, fading away
Hi guys! This cute one-shot is based off of Neil Young's song It's A Dream. He wrote this song for his daughter. If you haven't heard it, check it out! I do not own this song.
Love you Neil!
Update on other stories hopefully coming soon!