Nicole Mayer.  06-01-1996

                         SHE DREAMED...

     She dreamed.  Of a vast, open vista, a thickly-treed forest,
a shimmering lake.  Images whirling by her, as if she were gliding
over the landscape propelled by a supernatural force.  She did not
know who she was or why she was here, yet was content to enjoy the
kaleidoscope of colours below.  A comforting presence hovered on
the edge of her consciousness, whispering ever so softly that
everything would be alright.
     And then it was gone.  Suddenly alone, she felt a panic rise
within her soul and she realised she was falling.  Not down, but
backwards, a force pulling her away from the miraculous sights and
threatening to trap her forever.
     She saw the people, her friends, and they were moving forward. 
Leaving her behind.
     "No, don't leave me!" she screamed soundlessly.  Fear gripped
her heart and she knew she would be lost, left in this dark abyss
forever.  Time went on, life went on, but not for her, the one
trapped beyond eternity.
     "Please!"  This was my dream..." she cried again, but her
voice, like her body, was fading into nothingness.  Then she was
gone.