A Man Who Lives in a Dream

<p>Is there any practicality to dreams?</p><p>Is society not a fabrication of the collective imagination?</p><p>This poem is a lyrical monologue told by a narcoleptic architect who is not certain if he dreams his work into reality or if his reality is entirely a dream. </p><p>Through abstractions and absurdity this poem explores the distinctions between theory and application personal interest and social obligation individuality and conformity along with a number of other antipodes swirling with whimsical vision and melodious poetry.</p><p>The poem is illustrated with 40 images of New York City reflected upon the myriad facets of the 56 Leonard Street building in Manhattan. </p>