Dream Big

Why not the dreams of castled kings With rubied thrones and emerald rings If treasures of a certain greed Would satisfy your aching need Or corporations far and wide With CEO’s all by your side What you could do would still amaze If power sets your heart ablaze Perhaps, a superficial win The velvet touch of supple skin To sensitize a brush of whim Against an eager, waiting limb Dream big or why to dream at all Your dreams could still then be too small Yet, think before a granted plea Before a Genie’s one, two, three Why not the dreams of one who’s poor Whose vision would be to assure That hunger in our world would end With just these very words, I’ve penned But dreams are dreams and truth is truth And though there really is no proof I still believe they can come true As surely as the sky is blue

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Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/8/2023 2:30:00 AM

Oooo, awesome!! I love this so much Mike! I believe they can too. This is so very precious! :) <3 Fave :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/8/2023 5:11:00 AM

Thank you so very much BJ xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/27/2023 1:45:00 PM

I really enjoyed this rhyme on dreams. Great ending!

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/27/2023 5:34:00 PM

Thank you Andrea xxoo

Deb M

Date: 9/27/2023 9:36:00 AM

Mike ….your poetry is just so moving always….you are so compassionate and kind…..a gentle soul l feel! You have a way of reaching out and grabbing hearts when you write !! Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/27/2023 5:35:00 PM

That’s so nice of you to say and that makes me so happy, thanks Deb xxoo

Bill Baker

Date: 9/21/2023 4:28:00 PM

I do too, Mike. The more the dream begins with Love for ourselves and for our fellowman to more likely it will come true. Conceive, believe, and achieve. That middle one is the key! Blessings my friend and thank you for sharing your meaningful poetry with us. A FAV for my list! Bill

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/22/2023 4:37:00 AM

Bill, that's so nice! Thank you so much and Happy Friday!!!

The Situation

Date: 9/21/2023 3:41:00 PM

I love your rhyming. But there's more. The more that I look for. The creativity. The ideas you push. Keep up the good work.

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/22/2023 4:37:00 AM

Such kind words of support, The Situation! I thank you and I am most appreciative!! Happy Friday !

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/21/2023 5:11:00 AM

- We all have dreams we want to achieve one day... big dreams - I believe that dreams don't have to be big... - small dreams add up to big ones - A lovely poem, Mike :) - hugs

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/21/2023 6:28:00 AM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise xxoo

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/21/2023 2:14:00 AM

Perchance to dream as quoted by Hamlet. But sometimes dreams are a stepping stone to greater endeavours. Great arguments.

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/21/2023 4:34:00 AM

Thank you so much Victor!!!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/20/2023 3:19:00 PM

Hope, faith, and to Hell with reality!!! 'What the mind of man can conceive' too often today applies to thieves...

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/21/2023 4:34:00 AM

So true GW, keep the faith!! Thank you and Happy Thursday!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/20/2023 2:12:00 PM

your poem was uplifting and motivational, Mike. I still believe dreams come true. I call it faith and hope. Your poem certainly offered both. I prefer the 'poor' man's dream for he's concerned with humanity. That's great wealth to be had in helping others. Just my opinion. A loved this poem and am faving it....have a blessed evening, Sara

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/21/2023 4:33:00 AM

I agree with you Sara and I appreciate your kind words!! Thank you and Happy Thursday xxoo

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/20/2023 11:49:00 AM

I love this poem full of hope, faith and inspiration. Well written Mike. Happy Wednesday :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/20/2023 11:55:00 AM

Thank you so much Heidi xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/20/2023 11:22:00 AM

Hello Mike, So good to see you. I have dreams. I do dream big. They are so real like I am there. disappointed when I awake in my bed. to find I am back in my bed. Happy Wednesday. xxxx=oooo./Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/21/2023 3:08:00 PM

Hello Mike Happy Thursday. Thank you Mike. xxxx-oooo

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/20/2023 11:56:00 AM

Thank you Darlene, so good to see you too xxoo Dream Big!!

Lin Lane

Date: 9/20/2023 6:53:00 AM

To not believe in our dreams would be a terrible lack of faith in the hope that they will come true. Mike, your skill of writing gives all hope that that they can. You write such positive poetic verses that I always feel helped and honored to read you.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/20/2023 12:12:00 PM

Mike, I don’t comment just to leave nice words. I am sincere about every word of praise I offer to anyone.

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/20/2023 11:57:00 AM

Lin, that’s such a compliment, thank you, I seldom feel that I can write as well as others but nice words such as yours help me to continue xxoo

Jan Allison

Date: 9/20/2023 6:35:00 AM

I dream of being a poet who can write 'real' poetry Mike:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/20/2023 11:55:00 AM

Jan, your poetry is real and a valued part of the community! I wish that I could write like others that I admire so but I can only be me , so I embrace that !

Jan Allison
Date: 9/20/2023 10:18:00 AM

I won't be bullied by the hypocrite Lin:-( Shame he doesnt take more time reading his bible and acting on it rather than preaching in soup

Lin Lane
Date: 9/20/2023 7:04:00 AM

Jan, you write real poetry and anyone who hasn’t read your serious verses would recognize that if they weren’t blinded by their prejudice.

Tom Woody

Date: 9/20/2023 6:20:00 AM

I'm glad we met on solid ground. I love your poetry. You are a man of deep feeling, empathy, emotion. Not afraid to show your softer side. That last stanza is quite classic

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/20/2023 11:59:00 AM

Tom, thank you so much for such positive and encouraging feedback! I do really appreciate it!!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/20/2023 6:04:00 AM

Much inspiration you convey Mike. I like the voice of your uplifting poem my friend: Dream big or why to dream at all.

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/20/2023 11:59:00 AM

Thank you Vijay, Happy Wednesday!!