I dreamt the most beautiful dream
that I received from you as a gift.
One October, in cold autumn,
I saw your dear eyes.
Immediately, I knew
we would call you Ognjen!
Your name was a sign to us
that you would be strong – always healthy and strong…
A fiery name, a smiling face
days of happiness flowed like pearls.
Love and warmth
that was our family valley.
And so cuddled in our embrace
gazing together into a bright future
I didn’t even suspect that I was dreaming
and that I would wake up without you in my bed.
I opened my eyes, but I see only darkness
a void in my soul, struggling for breath
I am awake and aware in a harsh reality
in a black hole, a whirlpool of the present.
I just want to fall asleep again
to close my eyes in eternal slumber
to forever dream dreams with you
to be together and happy with God.