Dreams Are Valid. Dreams Are Attainable. An Awesome Book.

 

Something about this poem from, ‘An Awesome Book’ got to me. Reminded me that my dreams are still valid and attainable. It’s okay to have a child-like spirit within, and to never lose that inner soul. I hope you enjoy this poem as much as I did and look forward to reading your thoughts and feedback about it.

At the end you will see a short film about the author, Dallas Clayton to give a lil more background about this poem and how it came to be.

And candy cane machines

Of magic watermelon boats

And musical baboons

Or teeny tiny trumpet players

Training pet raccoons

Yes there are places in the world where people dream up dreams

So simply un-fantastical and practical they seem…

To lose all possibility of thinking super things

Of dancing wild animals

With diamond-coated wings

Instead they dream of furniture

Of buying a new hat

Instead they lay awake at night wishing for a car

Not one that runs on jellybeans… but one that’s reg-u-lar

They dream of breakfast sandwiches

They dream of telephones

Sometimes they even dream of dreams that aren’t even their own

Yes there are places in the world where dreams are almost dead

So please my child do keep in mind… before you go to bed…

To dream a dream as big as big could ever dream to be

Then dream a dream ten times as big

As that one dream you see

Then once you’ve got that dream in mind please dream a million more

And not a million quiet dreams a million dreams that ROAR

A million dreams so loud they scream

So loud they sing and shout!

So super huge they say “Hey world! Guess what I’m dreamin’ bout”

“I’m dreaming about everything that no one thought to wonder

Dreams so big that they’ve got dreams and they’ve got dreams up under!”

Please dream for those who’ve given up

For those who’ve never tried

Cause you’re the one whose dreams can be

Whatever dreams you want

Whose dreams can change the way things are

And the way that things are not

And if they say that all your dreams are too big to come true

You tell them that I told you…

“That’s what dreams are meant to do!”

They’re meant to make you seem as if you don’t know up from down

Because dreams are dreams and that’s why dreams are worth having around!

So when you think your dreaming’s done

Just remember what I said

“Close your eyes my child and dream that perfect dream inside your head”

Dear Reflection in the Mirror,

Well here’s to my last letter, for this month at least. Sorry for the bit of a delay but you could say life’s been a tad rough the last couple weeks.  I hope that each letter reaches it’s respective addressees at some point or another and they get to read them. Some entries are shorter than others, while some are very lengthy. Mostly, my emotions spilled over. All of them made me reflect as to what I really am — my dreams, aspirations, etc.

So Dear Star-

When I started this letter project, I didn’t know what was to come with the writings. Some of the letters were a bit hard to write; evoking tears, and feelings I had been suppressing for a bit. Some made me reminisce and laugh about past memories.

This letter is to that reflection in the mirror. Before I use to look at you and start nit-picking at the things I hated. My stomach, my child-bearing hips, my big butt, my thick thighs, my full face, etc – but in the last couple months I can say I’m happy at what I see reflecting back at me. Though I would still consider this body a work in progress, I’m happy the progress I have made thus far. I can’t believe that almost a year and a half ago I was 65 lbs heavier than I am now. My goal is to lose 45-60 lbs this year. I’m going to work diligently as I want to maintain that weight. Thankfully I have a supportive man in my life, who is willing to jump on that bandwagon with me, and eat healthy and work out with me.

Aside from the physical reflection-I would say I see someone unique, special, sensitive and complicated. You are indecisive, and are always cautious of making the right decision or not. I know you have doubts at times about your worth or capabilities, but you need to forget about those all together. You have family, friends and acquaintances who distill on a daily that you are so much more than you give yourself credit for. ACCEPT THE COMPLIMENTS and quit discounting them.

You’re starting to finally learn what it is to love yourself and never let anyone make you feel like you don’t deserve what you want. You are worth and deserve every bit of happiness that crosses you.

You’ve got a lot more living to do -and self discovery, so enjoy the rollercoaster of life chick and just be true to who are !

xo -

“Tears don’t mean your losing, everybody’s bruising, just be true to who you are.” 

 

Dear Dreams,

Dear Dreams,

You are my thoughts, emotions, beauty, and success I strongly STRIVE  to achieve.  I refuse to see you as just dreams. You will be my future. You are my Bachelors degree I received for Graphic Design before the age of 21. You are my amazing positions and careers that I’ve been blessed to learn, grow and network within. You are the places I plan to visit. You are my bucketlist of things that I’m working on crossing off. You are the individuals I get to meet in my life that will impact me. You are the the man, who will come into my life, show me what unconditional love is and be the one who makes me say, “I married my best friend.” You are that moment my dad get’s to walk me down the aisle. You are my family I get to build in my years to come. To me you are my companion in life and will be with me through and through. You are what creates that fire and drive inside and makes me want to be better myself. You are my dreams, but you will be that moment that when I look back to reflect on my life, I can say I made those dreams a reality.

love, Your Ultimate Dreamer