Suspended Moment / Caught in a Dream

It was near the end
Of the dream
Mere moments before
My mind
Became
Fully awake
Walking alone
Steps following a pattern
Not noticing a thing

Around the corner
Beneath the stairs
The Indian chanted
Knowing
I would slow my steps
Turn
To notice him

He was familiar to my soul
I
Feeling immediately comforted
Amongst the vast changes
Taking place and
Many more still in waiting
His presence
Beckoned me
To feel the moment
Slow down
Pay attention.