Ever since I was little girl, I have always been fond of dreaming big.
I would read tons of poems and books on the importance of believing that anything is possible. These books would light up a fire in me to never doubt, but to always believe that no dream is impossible.
One of favorite poems is by novelist and poet Langston Hughes called, Dreams. It reads:
Hold onto dreams
For if dreams die,
Life is like a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
Interestingly, as I got older, I realized that many in the world thought differently. And even worse? They cause others to take in their unbelief and negativity too. I have heard from so many people my age or younger about how hard life is… how they feel like they can’t dream… how they feel like everything is against them so why even try.
It breaks my heart. I always tell them that their dream was for them to fulfill. No one else. They need to always remember why they love dream and that it is possible, even when they discouraged. I also add that no one can determine their destiny and no one knows what they were created to fulfill. Therefore, if they can dream it, they can surely do it.
After recently reminiscing about the poem that Hughes wrote, I also wanted to write a poem of my own about dreams to inspire you. I hope that despite anything that you are facing, you will always believe in your dream and know that you have everything within you needed for it to happen. You just have to believe in yourself and never, ever give up… The world needs your dream.
REMEMBER YOUR DREAM
Your dream is your gift,
marks your place in this time.
You have to always remember your dream,
always make sure to keep it in my mind.
Your dream is necessary, just in case you haven’t heard.
Your dream will happen – even if it has yet to occur.
Believe your dream is unique, a part of your purpose and you,
The impact of your dream could make someone smile,
even when they are feeling blue.
Yes, your dream may prove difficult to fulfill,
May seem hard to fill in between the lines.
But always believe in your purpose and that your dream is divine.
It’s not going to be easy,
If it would, everyone would try.
Don’t mind the haters, everything they say is a lie.
You may always feel like you’re going up a hill,
That you are facing many mountains in between,
but don’t get discouraged… let me tell what I mean.
As you get closer to achieving your dream, the roads will get harder,
The opposition will be in sight.
Every time you try, you may feel like you need to put up a fight.
That’s because you are close,
You are almost there,
Don’t focus on the distractions, mind your stare.
So when you are in the midst of giving up,
when you want to let go,
When you are tempted to take in the naysayers who say, “no”…
Always remember your dream.
Remember your purpose and why it is in you,
Remember, the only person that can stop you from fulfilling your dream… is YOU.
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