What are dreams? They are a mystery,
They tell us who we are and what we could be.
They capture our heart and invade our mind,
We continue to search for them but we never find.
We throw away our youth dreaming about our future. Then,
We throw away our future dreaming about our youth. When,
will it all come together, the dream and the time?
Searching, longing, hoping, should be a crime.
Will we ever be content in the time in which we live?
Will we ever be satisfied with the gifts we have to give?
Those lucky ones who live out their dreams, is it all they hoped it be?
Is there a silver lining around every cloud or an end to a rainbow, maybe.
There's something I'd like to know, if anyone can tell me, I mean,
When the dream becomes a reality, is reality like the dream?
Author notes
One Saturday afternoon this thought came to me. As children our thoughts are filled with the future. Then as adults our thoughts are filled with our youth and how we wish we could go back. When does it all come together and we'll just be content?
Written February 15th, 2004
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wow! i can relate to this poem.
this is a very excellent write sorry i cannot say much about it but this is a very excellent write.
keep up the excllent writes
i really enjoyed reading it.
melinda9832 -
In reply- Sometimes it seems like dreaming makes the dream impossible, like before you drempt it, it was in your future- and then the idea popped into your head, and the dream became impossible. But, should that make the will to dream weaken? Or, should we dream for the sake of dreaming . . . and let those few times when your dreams come true be sacred, or should we stop thinking ahead and live in the now? I'm not sure, but i'm going to continue dreaming for the sake of dreaming, because those few dreams come true make all the difference, and sometimes they make life worth living. So, yes. When dreams become reality, reality is a dream. . . and a wonderful, overwhelming dream at that.
I loved your poem because it made me think, and I could relate. I loved the questions for thought and the ideas left open for interpretation. You are a lovely poet and thank you for sharing your art with us.
The first four lines really got me interested. Mystery - like initial mystery of life and love and experience. Who we are and what we do - I think dreams are one of the best ways to have a better understanding of who we are. Great job writing about life. Also, the category fits very well.
Kate -
Hi Hun,
Thanks for reading my poem, your comments mean the world to me,
Love and hugs,
Belinda -
wow. i like the idea behind this a lot. its a great write sweetie. i'm so happy you took some time to post it and share it with us. have a great day hun...
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Hi AzulKatze,
Thank you for commenting on my poem. I try to get here when I can. I've been so busy working on my website: belindasmith.com
It means a lot to me that you liked my poem.
Thanks again,
Belinda -
Oh man! Such a deep, insightful poem! I swore I was reading the first chapter to a Science novel about dreams!
"We throw away our youth dreaming about our future. Then,
We throw away our future dreaming about our youth. When,
will it all come together, the dream and the time?"
Were by far my favorite lines. Such an awsome worded poem, yet so short! Amazing, my friend, simply stunning. Keep on penning on!
*~!)o(Azul Corte Katze)o(!~* -
Hi There!
Thanks for commenting on my poem. I was babysiting for a friend one Satuday when that poem came to mind. Thanks again,
Belinda -
Great thoughts! Great poem!
Reminds me of the saying "If only I knew then what I know now." I've come to the conclusion that physically it's all downhill, so I need to make the most of each day. Otherwise I'll just collect more and more regrets.
This is as real thought provoker.
Marcellus -
Hi Hun,
Thank you for your kind comment. Every word you've written is oh so true. You are wise as well. Thank you, Belinda -
Filled with Envy
Singer, songwriter, poet, designer? Is your dream not fully played out? If not then I definately think you could answer this question on your own, it's no of course. When dreaming we wish for the unattainable, that's why they remain dreams not goals. The grass is always greener on the other side. When dreaming of what you want most I think people automatically go for something they could never have just because..if you get everything you dream of..what's your goal then? You don't have one...which isn't good, everyone needs dreams. I know you know all of these things as I've seen you are far wiser than I am, just felt like pointing to the other side of that spectrum
Crystal
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Hi Leviel,
I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I've been very busy working on my website, www.belindasmith.com I offer a lot to my visitors as well as share my music, writing, and art accomplishments. If you get a chance please check it out.
Thank you for your comment on my poem. I was babysitting one Saturday afternoon and the idea of the poem just came to me and I wrote it down. I'm glad you like it.
Thanks Again.
I hope to see you signiture on my Guestbook at my website.
Love and hugs,
Belinda -
Very nicely said. I think the only time we're not dreaming about other times, is between the ages of 20 and 30, when we're trying to fit our whole lives into a decade. But then we're still not content, because there's never enough resources (time, money, whatever) to do it all. sigh the stupidity of humanity...
Just a question about the third last line: should it be "Is there a silver lining around every cloud or an end to a rainbow? Maybe." or "Is there a silver lining around every cloud or an end to a rainbow, maybe?" or neither?
Anyway, thx for the lovely poem!
Leviel!!! -
I like the idea but the way it's written seems very Hallmark which trivialises the idea because it seems to take away any conviction the idea had as the writing is quite clishe and just "read it all before" type thing - "Is there a silver lining around every cloud or an end to a rainbow, maybe" - you know?
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Hi Tina,
Thank you for reading this poem and for commenting. Your kind comment made my day.
Thanks again,
Belinda -
Strong message - you have managed to describe your ideas well here, while giving the reader something to ponder as well. When we are kids we dream of growing up but once we grow up, we dream of being a child again! Ironic huh. Enjoyed reading this.
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Hi Hun,
I'm glad you like this poem. I was thinking about how we spend our days dreaming our life away. I know I have, but then again, as you will see on my website, I've made allot of those dreams come true,
Love and hugs,
Belinda -
Very Deep and Real !
Belinda, this poem is so deep, makes a person stop and think ...
Well, I don't have dreams ... not anything that I would get
my hopes up - Simple is me, So, simple life style is all I want.
Although, on my Author's page, I did say I wish to see, Africa.
But, this is only a wish ...And I don't believe wishes come true.
This wish spells Money lol!
Excellent write!!
Yertweetyness
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Hi Eddy,
Thanks for commenting on my poem. I'm sorry I've been so busy lately. I've been working on my website. It's all coming together now, soon I'll be loading my pages onto my domain. I hope you'll visit my site when I do. I'll let you know when I do.
Love and hugs,
Belinda -
Reminds me of one I wrote long ago. I think it was called
something like Backward Forward, about how when young
we want to be older and when get older want to be young.
The trick to being happy is to desire nothing, that way
anything you DO get is a bonus...
There I lots of things I wouldn't mind having, but
am happy just the way I am, even if I end up getting
none of them in the end, for I know happiness comes
from within, not some physical object in this material
world...
Hugs...Eddy -
Hi Hun,
Thank you for reading my poem, thank you for your great comment. Words of encouragement is how I see them. Thank you so much, love and hugs, Belinda -
Hi Hun,
Thanks for your comment. You gave an indepth comment. I like that. Thank you for reading deep into the message the poem brings, Love and hugs, Belinda -
wow! you are such a great writer Belinda, this is great!! I really like the message, and the questions it brings forth. It is so true what you've said here, and it is something that everyone should ponder for themselves, and find what their answer is. Thanks for sharing, this is wonderful!
and flows incredibly!
God bless you,
ashley -
It all comes together when we've experienced enough of life to be able to view it as did the great preacher of Eccleciastes: Vanity, vanity, all is vanity. It is then we discover the very purpose of our life, that allusive reason for which we've struggled to find. We are here to learn to be "Perfect as I am Perfect, and Holy as the Father is Holy." But, we have to recognize all that He hates before we can achieve the perfection, then fulfill our assigned mission for Him. Now that I've said all this, did you really want an answer to that last line? LOL! This is a great write, by the way: certainly thought-provoking. ~~BonnieQ
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Hi Hun,
Thanks for reading my poem and for you great comment. Love and hugs, Belinda -
hmm... i like this peice its true dreams are a mystery... but i think of it more as an illusion delighting us when were asleep but when we wake its all gone nothing about it was actually real...anyways keep up the great work!
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