Tommorow is a Dream Away. (OPEN!)

[nickieakarules]

~Elina Darkwood~

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Age 18
District 11



I dream of starlit nights
I dream of starlit nights
I dream of starlit nights
I dream of starlit nights
I dream of starlit nights

The night-time breeze blew in my face, lifting my chocolate brown hair and carrying it along the wind. My deep brown eyes stared up into the black sky. All I heard was a faint chirping of crickets, and the wind billowing. The grass swayed around, running along my legs and arms. Dad. Mom. Are you up there right now? Can you see me? I peered searchingly into the night. I did this every night. I had to speak with my parents. Even if it may seem like I'm merely talking to the wind. I can feel them smiling on me, and thats enough. I couldn't help but sigh. I need help. I don't think I can do this much longer.[/center][/size][/color]

I wish of rainbows,
and spring showers.

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I rolled over on my side, and the grass tickled my cheeks. I felt exhaustion creeping up on me, my body felt limp and weak. I don't even know how I manage to do this alone. The air smelt of sweet honey sickle and dew drops on the grass. This is so hard without you! I need you here! Tears faintly welled up in my eyes and I found my fist clenched tightly by my side. And the Reaping is only a few days away, and I have my name in their way more than is fair. I shook my head and looked down at the ground beneath me. But how can I even think like that? The world isn't fair. It never has been. I began to collapse tiredly, my cheek pressing against the soft soil. I'm so poor... So hurt... But yet, I feel so selfish. I drifted off to what would seem like an endless sleep, filled with dreams.

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But all I get are long days, and longer hours.
If only I knew the power of these emotions.

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"Catch me if you can!" I ran around wildly, flaying my arms around in the sky. My dad chased after me, laughing and smiling brightly. My little legs could barely keep up with my need for speed. Daddy was just about to catch up to me before I lost my footing. A rock had decided to jump in front of me, and I fell to the ground. I cried out in pain, and my dad was immediately on the spot. "Where did you get hit?" His voice had spoke kindly and soothingly. I almost started bawling as I pointed at a little scrape on my knee. "There daddy! There!" I burst into tears, and my Dad scooped me up off the ground and started to carry me inside, reassuring me all the way. "You'll be okay. Daddy's got you." He shushed me, but the tears barely slowed down.

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I would turn my tears into the largest oceans.
I would allow the waves to concur the pain.

I was carried into our tiny rustic kitchen, where my Dad set me down on the counter. My pregnant mother was already looking through the medicine cabinet. All I could think of was the pain in my knee, and that was it. My Dad spoke to me gently, as though he were trying to calm a horse. My mom came with a band-aid, already smeared in antibiotics. "Your okay hun. It's just an itty-bitty scrape." She said. And when she popped that band-aid on my knee, the pain almost seemed to vanish. I smiled through my tear streaked face at her. "Thank you mommy." She leaned down and kissed me on the forehead, and my dad ruffled my hair. "Your our little trooper Eli. Said my mom. The picture began to get twisted, and blurry. "You always will be." The lights went black, and suddenly everything went cold.

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Bring out the moon and stars.
The rainbows would glow,
and the sun would shine.

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My eyes gently flickered open, and the sound of birds and voices filled my ears. My long lashes batted at the wind and swatted away the dust that had collected around my eyes. I unsteadily lifted myself upright, so that I sat in a criss cross position. I saw heard my sisters' vibrant voice behind me. "Come back here kitty!"

[/I] I couldn't help but smile. You never could leave those cats alone, could you Lily? I got to my feet and turned around to face my little sister. She had fathers' eyes. The brightest blue anyone had ever seen. She looks just like him. I headed over to a large tree and crouched down as a hiding place. She ran right by the tree I had hidden myself behind, and I scooped her up off her feet before she could go any further. "There you are my lovely Lily!" She screamed and laughed. "Put me down! Put me down!"[/b] She pummeled my wildly with her little fists.[/center][/color][/size]

If I could do this, it would be for all.
Not only me.
But for now I should cherish what I have,

I set the little monster down, and she turned around on me immediately. She had me in a hug, her arms wrapped around my waist tightly. "Did you fall asleep in the field again?" I smiled down at her as she gave me a perplexed look. "You are too curious, little one." I said, as I poked her nose. Lily's right though, I have been falling asleep in the field more often lately. And I've been getting a lot more dreams too. I turned her around with my hands and patted her on the back. "You'd better head inside, I think grandma needs you." Lily nodded with out and refuse. "Kay Eli, just stay safe." She whipped around in a matter of seconds and bolted into the house. I just had to get her inside... I need sometime to think.

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But never would I forget my dreams,
I will keep on hoping, wishing, and dreaming.

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I turned around, back to face the field just before the forest. I started taking steps in the direction of the woods. I could always clear my mind in the forest, I could relax. I dusted off my jeans and black boots as I walked. It sure is hot. I looked up at the blistering sun, which never failed to cook everything in its path. I wiped the sweat from my brow, as I began to reach the edge of the forest. The chirping of birds could be heard much louder now, and only a few small shacks resided here. I usually avoid the houses, because I liked the isolation. I feel like I can never get a break. I turned into a deeper part of the forest and picked a few berries and herbs on the way to my hideout.

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I promise to live for what I believe,
Because yesterday is a memory.

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My pace slowed down as my small hideaway came into view. Finally, a quick break. I sat on a log outside of a large tent I had constructed. I don't really know why I even considered calling it a hideaway, when it was out in the open for anyone to use. I actually often meet a few strangers out here. Their usually just people heading to work. I already had a fire built in the pit from a few days ago, when I was last here. I didn't actually need it right now though, I wasn't cooking anything, and I was plenty hot. I didn't want to go inside the tent, because right now I felt like being with nature. I needed to concentrate. I needed to think.

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Today is now,
And tomorrow is a dream away.

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Matthew sees a girl sitting down near a tent. The tent is always there and the girl probably shouldn't be out this late. Then again neither should he. He approaches the girl, staying out of view and just watches out of curiousity.