The fondest dream alights lightly on my shoulder
snagging my interest and thought process
then flits away like a kite bobbing
taking me to the wonderland of utopia
my heart shouts hurray
so sure that I would clinch the rarely possible feat
of making an impossible aspiration come true
but just as quickly the dream vanishes
I am left grappling with
the false sense of hope it bestowed
haplessly I watch it flutter helplessly
before spiralling into oblivion
harsh reality taunts me
orders me to forget the extinct flame
but I cannot let go
for if there are no dreams
what will man live for?
True that is. This is lovely.
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Thanks a lot, Kritika. ❤️
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Lovely poem Punam.
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Thanks a lot, Sadje. 🙏🏼
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Absolutely agree Punam. Dreams give us a purpose in life. Well written 💕
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So they do! Thanks a lot, Radhika. 💞
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Very much so.
Lovely.
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Thanks Bo.
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great wisdom and wordsmithing sis!
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Thank you so much, dear Kate.
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my pleasure precious 🙂
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So true, Punam. Said so eloquently.
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Thanks a lot, Tracy.
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My pleasure.
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Beautifully said 🙂
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Thank you kindly, Kristian. 🙂
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So true
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Thanks, Sakshu.
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My pleasure
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a beautiful write on a subject we all want to know more about – you took us on a flight of stunning imagery
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Your words brighten my day, Gina. Thank you so much.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Much obliged.
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Happy to share this!!!
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Truth weaved beautifully in words❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you so much, Yasmin. ❤️🤗💞
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Indeed, what will we live for, there must be space and time for dreams, wonderful thoughts in these lines.
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Thank you so much, Paul.
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Most welcome Punam
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thanks for opening my eyes and then asking me to close, dream i must 😀
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Dream on! 😀😴
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So true…and beautifully written dear 💕
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Thanks a lot, dear Sarika. 🤗💞
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Most welcome 🌷
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