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No Need for ‘Dreams’

December 12, 2018
By yejinn SILVER, Tirana, Other
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Pushed to have big dreams

Since we were children so small

Told it’s all part of the big scheme

To make us ‘happy’, that’s all


Always busy; a million things to do

Constantly dashing for the reward

Grasping for it as we quickly run through

No time for thoughts, moving onward


Taught to be like wolves chasing deer

Blindly running after their kill

Hesitating at no obstacle nor fear

So sure about our our goals and will


Now dreams are just burdens we carry

Set to be heroes remembered by all

Like Shakespeare, Einstein, and Marie Curie

Afraid to sit, stop, and stall


But hush my friend, listen to me

Who says a dream must be glorious?

Life’s a journey, and no matter the size of the dream you see

There’s always a chance to be a winner, victorious


And if you find it hard to have a dream at all

Let it go, take a break, and clear your mind of what’s inside

Every cloud has a silver lining in times for when you fall

Don’t bash yourself for not making it, celebrate that you tried

© Savannah R., Stoneville, TX

The author's comments:

This is a poem I have written about the role of 'dreams' in teens and young adults living our society. It expresses my personal view on this topic. I hope you enjoy reading it. Thank you.

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