Have you lived your dream
broke away and felt the thrill of leaping too far
did you risk your self
given all you have and more, for an unseen vision
have you challenged yourself
worked beyond what is reasonable, for a belief
have you faced the critics
the ones that do nothing, yet know how you will fail
are you waking each day
to the mundane peace, of living each hour so safely
have you had enough
of being trapped in what is now, forgetting what is possible
will you find a dream
something that leaps your heart, that can not be denied
will you risk yourself
say tomorrow will be a beginning, of all you ever wanted
so now I ask you
if you knew you could not lose, what would be your dream
I dare you my friends
you will become what you believe, see your tomorrow, today
Believe...
Richard Lee
Author notes
The last words of this verse are realy true
Fill you mind with beliefe, and watch what you achieve
The only differance between the blessed and the unblessed,
are the thoughts in their mind, the plans they concieve, and a little luck please
I referance my own Challanges and Goals so I am not just making words
http://allpoetry.com/poem/2217673 I say this all in Love
In a list
Please tell me what you think
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lighthouse or hail
sometimes in our life we are required to be a lighthouse
other times..hail..this poem asks us to do both upon
the sea of anxiety. This poem was like drinking bold
dark coffee yearning for the softness of cream.
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Hear You
I do ask a lot in my words
Some will act on this
One would be enough for me
Rick
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Oooh, this is just what I was looking for. Awesome love flowing through here. Focus on today, not yesterday. Challenging too. It's difficult to wallow in self-pity, when reading this work. I get so tired of reading sad, and suicidal here...a little piece of hope, forgiveness, most of exceptance of your past mistakes, onward and upward. I'm tagging this baby, for future reference. Bravo!!
Always,
Jin
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You Should Be..................
a motivational speaker. This is just what people {myself} need to dust off our seats if you will, and kick ourselves in the hiny and get started on our dreams!!! The fear of failure always wins with me and then I have to try to see myself through heaven's eyes namely God's eyes. He created all good so who am I to wallow in self pity thinking I am nothing when I was created by the master of the universe!!! Thanks for sharing this incredible piece of poetry... You write it well!!!~~Toni~~
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Hi Toni
I was a Motovational Speaker for five years
My talk was "The Drean, The struggel, The Victory"
I would elevate peoples drean and then teach them to set Goals to achieve them
I loved the audences, I hated the hotel rooms
I have several copy-writed tapes
I apply the principale to myself
Thank you for reading me
Rick
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This is beautifully stated and holds such a wonderful message. Thank you for sharing your words of inspiration and encouragement. Well done.
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Excellent and so very true
I tell kids about me all the time if its your dream then you have time to see it through . Never give up and know that all people wont agree with you but they have their own life to leed. So keep today as your hope and let tomorrow begine anew -
I loved your write just like all your amazing pieces, But this one made me think of your words. I think We need to Go out beyond that box we live in and feel safe. Venture out to those dreams and not wait till tomorrow, Be more willing to do the impossible. Thank you for an eye opening experience. Your words always have such influence and guidance. Much love my Dear Friend
LISA
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Lisa
Thank you so much for truly absorbing my words
If I could guide you even a little, it is an honer
Thank you for saying amazing
Rick
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This was a very nice poem to read.
It kinda made me happy in a way.
You speak the truth throughout the whole piece, no doubt about it. I liked how this poem makes the person who is reading it question themselves and stuff about them. It makes a person think - I know it made me.
I've had a dream and fulfilled it once upon a time. But only in my little fairytale world will I ever live all of my dreams, wishes, and all of that.
I think this is one of my favorites from you. It's real good, I'm not kidding.
You have written such a true piece, and I love it!
I really love poems that I can relate to, and this is definitely one of them.
Awesome write!
Sincerely,
~Poetrydove~
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Poetrydove
Thank you for seeing my truth
It was my thought to have the reader think
If we can have one dream come true, we can have others
I thank you if this is a favorite
Rick
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I like this, how it taunts the reader into giving in to what will ultimately make us or break us - for the thrill of doing it, and what it may achieve.
I always say its the things you dont do in life that taunt you more than those you do. We Humans dont trust our judgement enough.
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Pink Poses
Always like your name,
When i send flowers, pink are always the hardest to find
I liked your comment. While most of us clame to have intuition or instinks, we seldom seem to use them. I believe in mine
Thank yoiu for reading this
Rick
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Wise words, from a wise man.
Hi Mr.
This piece made me do some thinking,
which I really needed to do, so thank you.
I think I finally, after many years of not knowing,
found my tomorrow, today.
I read this piece a few times, because it reminded me,
of me for some reason.
All my yesterdays I said to my self that tomorrow will be my beginning, and today is that day.
I didn't lose anything in my life, but gained so much.
I believe that I made myself become the best of me, simply by believing that I am the better part of who I always wanted to be.
I made a difference in my own life.
And I am happy with the me I am today,
longing always for a better tomorrow.
I have no regrets, because I learned from all
past mistakes.
So now knowing that no matter what may come my way
I made it through so far, I can continue to do so.
I am stronger than life, I will make it tomorrow, and then some...
I love this piece, it's a perfect read.
Loveandblessings2u & yours always
Love Ya,
Your Buddy, Your Friend,
Your Joy, Your Joyce
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Joyce
I know your challanges and struggles
I also know your accomplishments
and all you had to do to improve your life
We only have to believe enough to begin
I am proud of you, proud of the women you are
Be blessed
Rick
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Exhortation
An exhortation to clarify goals is all very well but the grey font chosen transmits a message on a totally different register. With such goals the parchment background might perhaps be 'inked' more forthrightly ?
Dreams can rhyme with attainments but one must take issue with the phrase "if you knew you could not lose,"
May one with respect suggest that the author's notes be spell checked for at least six errors which where the word is present in the text (belief) and yet misspelled both in the notes beliefe and in your comments below could cause confusion.
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Jonathan
Thank you for reading me. I know in advance there will be errors in spelling as I respond to your sugestions on spelling, which may cause further spelling errors... lol
In the giant spear of things within my life, and the madness of the world at large, I just can`t think that small rite now. (I think there are still fourty thousand nucular wepons on station and aimed)
I care not for the details of life, I just write my heart out and hope my readers will glean some benifet from the essance of my thoughts. Love it if you read others by me.
Perhaps I will be better understood. I fully agree on the backgrown, I just dont have the time to find more sudable backgrounds. Sometimes I just use plane and basic.
I thank you for your time, and your thoughtfull comment
Rick
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'See Tomorrow Today'...
you do write some lovely words...that do touch many a heart i am sure...
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Thank you for reading my works today
You are kind to care for my words
Rick
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So True
If we don't believe in ourselves no-one else will.So often we tell ourselves we can't do things when actually we can.A lesson to us all my friend.Well done, Ros -
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Hi Ros
It seems my words fell very well on you
You appear to already have the beliefe
Thank you for liking my words
Rick
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Hi Rick.
I love these writes from you, as it shows your philosophical mind that believes in reaching for the dream. This applies to my situation so well and spoke to me on many levels. Thank you for the inspiration.
much love, your buddy,
Michelle
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Morning Michelle
I am pleased that my words reached you
I know you to be a very corragious, motovated, business women
Thank you for finding my words inspiring my friend
Rick
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this is so true
you are wise. I dream what others call impossible so I will not comment on my dream, besides that I;m here to comment on your poem. You poem reminded me that my dreams will come true, and I will cling to them like one writer once swore to cling to the old rugged cross.
Smile
Judy
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Judy
I used to tell people
"If you can see the invisable, you can accomplish the impossable"
Thank you for reading me
Rick
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This is very inspirational, encouraging to say the least. I love the last three lines. It is often difficult to maintain ones faith in the good things, but this attitude is mandatory for any kind of accomplishment. We all face our own road blocks, yet with endurance we can find an alternate route. Wonderful poem!!!
Blessings~
Az
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What an amazing poetic challenge Endeavor...
I admit I have become kind of a loner
I write about love a lot...but actually I have very definate walls in place
I protect my heart carefully.
My dream would be to finally let the walls down
and allow myself to love again...
Easily said, but much harder to apply!
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Wow
I totally agree with all of that...I loved the whole thing...it was terriffic...great job...keep it up I can't wait to hear more from you...your amazing...
your friend,
Ace ♠
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Hi Ace
One of the wonderfull things about being young
is, we still believe in the power of a dream.
I pray you never become too locked in reality
that is the beginging, of the loss of vision
Seeing the possabilties that do not yet, exisist
Thank you for reading me
R9ick
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One has to take chances to reach their goals, one takes risks in order to succeed. Like Garth Brooks' The Dance, one would not give up the chance of love if they knew they would lose it in the end. All part of life and its experiences. This poem does make one think about their own life situation and what they would do differently if they could live life over again. Dare to dream, believe in yourself, and give it the best you can do. (Beyond - think you mean lose, rather than loose)
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Grannyeri
I totally love your comment
I can barely listen to "The Dance" without tearing
If we knew the outcome, we would barly do a thing
Life is about risk, winning and loseing in measure
I thank you for reading my words
Rick
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Hi Rick,
You have a wonderful way of bringing your point across in this piece...it really blows me away, because I agree so strongly with everything you've said here. I've often asked myself these same questions...especially in the middle of the night when I'm sitting somewhere I don't want to be and feel like the world is passing me by. Ultimately though...I try my hardest to keep a positive attitude no matter what life is throwing at me, and looking back I have very few regrets.
Too often I see people who have failed before they even started, all because of their attitude. Positive thought is vital to seeing dreams come true. An excellent piece, my friend...and I've no doubt you live what you preach, which makes this advice even more precious to those who read and take it to heart.
Much love,
~J.
P.S. beyound = beyond
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Sweet Trista
I am very aware of how you have met your challanges
I see you with pride, as one who holds her head up high
We should all live with your determination
Thank you for seeing and believing my words
Rick
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Amazing piece of poetry here, my friend...so full of truth....enjoyed your words this morning...blessings & smiles, Terry
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Terry
Thank you for seeing the truth in my words
I hope they are a blessing to you
Rick
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This is awesome and a great piece!
These questions you asked are so important
in our lives. The wanting and needing to be challenged is something that lives within us.
It's not always that we give it a second thought
as our responsibilities and tasks overtake us.
To be able to live your dreams and be who you
always wanted to be is a gift in itself. Something
that many people, if not all of us try to do on a
daily basis. It's so important to find ways of life
by continuing to feel and be inspired by it.
Wonderful piece here my friend! Thanks a lot for
sharing this one.
Jeremy0826
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Jeremy
Your comment is a important as the verse
You have great insite
I thank you for your thoughts
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You're welcome Rick!
Jeremy
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