Lord Byron had a nightmare, and he wrote about it. This is very dark (hence the name) and rather apocalyptic, so if you're having a down day, you might want to opt for an Eddie Izzard video instead

Dear Valentine, list on the space below the three things you won't eat, won't do in bed, one joke, two dreams. Describe when "No" means "NO!" Five quirks (and what you ought to do...

We drove to see a play I'd only read. I'm really glad my seat was on the aisle. Act V, scene iii all eyes were watching, while old Lear holds in his arms Cordelia, dead. The only dry eyes...

"Hmmm! What is this?" Before I heard or saw I caught the subtle scent you wore that day. I noticed it the night I said, "Please stay." You stayed. Each day you filled my heart with awe. ...

They toddle. It's a phase. Each used to crawl. They watch and try and master how to climb. A little more they'll learn with every fall. Soon each will run. They'll speak in their own time....

You're looking for a wizard? Don't look here. (I'm no Professor Marvel. I'm a sham.) Whenever I sense someone's need or fear, I play the part. I let them think I am. It's true I lie, but...

Soft and firm, but cold! I see you slide about Kissing everything below, Even what the sun can't see. He must be part fish too. How he bobs and sinks and bounds. Yes, I could splash with...

lxxi      And when the Steward held the harp he cried, "How did you get it? Please, I have to know!" Etain then answered him, "Sir, once I spied At noon a sloe-black raven hovering low ...

 They rose and hand in hand toward home went on their way. lxv      They knew they wouldn't find that grafted tree When first the cherry orchard came at hand. But what a shock! No, how...

Alas, when he arose he saw a stream Instead of Lethe. He tried to understand. He saw a rock. He cried, "Was it a dream?"    Of Orpheus he thought. His cry rose to a scream! lviii      ...