Don't Dismiss Dreams

You thought you found love, while a naive youth. And asked God above, to confirm its truth. Yet that love would fade as the years slipped by. But those feelings stayed; and still make you cry. Breakups hurt so much, smiles morph into tears. And you shun love's touch, alone, with your fears. Unable to cope, you douse passion's flame. And imprison Hope; thinking it's to blame. Once you dim its light, hope cannot find you. And slips out of sight; making you feel blue. Despite what it seems, your life is not through. So, don't dismiss dreams; which may yet come true.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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De Beaulieu Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 8:39 PM
Hello Emile, the last verse speaks to me.Because i do beleve that wishes can come true.Have a nice evening my friend.
Pinet Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 9:41 AM
Thanks Darlene, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Gauthier Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 10:13 AM
Beautifully inspiring and heartfelt poem. Lovely, Emile.
Pinet Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 5:23 PM
Thanks Line, your comments and support are much appreciated my friend, Emile.
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 6, 2017 at 12:04 PM
Your wonderful poem speaks for many Emile. Congratulations on having it honored for POTD! : )
Pinet Avatar
November 7, 2017 at 8:54 AM
Thanks Connie, your comments and support are much appreciated my friend, Emile.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 3, 2017 at 11:45 AM
Wishes do come true! Congrats on POTD!
Pinet Avatar
November 3, 2017 at 3:32 PM
Thanks Kim, as always I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Smith Avatar
November 2, 2017 at 10:48 AM
Congratulations Emile for POTD honors...
Pinet Avatar
November 2, 2017 at 3:11 PM
Thanks Charlie, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
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November 2, 2017 at 4:52 AM
Congrats for the nice write! :) Sunita
Pinet Avatar
November 2, 2017 at 10:08 AM
Thanks Sunita, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile
Andresen Avatar
November 2, 2017 at 2:08 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Emile :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pinet Avatar
November 2, 2017 at 10:08 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile
Rainwater Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 8:27 PM
VERY SWEET
Pinet Avatar
November 2, 2017 at 10:08 AM
Thanks Ashley, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile
Anthony Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 2:13 PM
It is really versed nice to the point of facts, emotion and feelings. Much respect.
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 8:23 PM
Thanks Abed, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
S     Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 11:28 AM
Congratulations on POTD! Loved the flow and rhyming in this piece! Best, Judy
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 8:22 PM
Thanks Judy, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Fleming Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 11:27 AM
Nicely espoused, Emile. I am quite sure this fine poem of yours speaks for many people. Congratulations on receiving POTD - much deserved! My very best regards. :) john
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 8:22 PM
Thank you so much John, I appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.
Wanter Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 9:45 AM
Quatrains sometimes can sound trite. You certainly rose above that in this lovely poem. Congratulations!
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 8:21 PM
Thanks Sunlight, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Williams Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 7:40 AM
Congrats on your POTD Emile. The last stanza is most uplifting giving hope...Maria
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 8:20 PM
Thanks Maria, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 7:01 AM
Wisdom penned beautifully by your skilled hand Emile, an excellent choice for Potd my friend, congratulations, the more you touch with this piece the better :) May your dreams come true my friend xomo
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 8:20 PM
Thank you Maureen, I truly appreciate your ongoing support my friend, Emile.
Krampe Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 6:30 AM
Congrats on POTD, Emile. Good message.
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 8:19 PM
Thanks Agnes, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Gondolf Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 6:15 AM
Emile, congrats on POTD. We must never give up hope.
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 8:18 PM
Thank you John, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Michael Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 5:06 AM
And they often do...Congratulations Emile...It's a lovely poem...
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 8:18 PM
Thank you Arturo, I appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.
Chand Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 2:23 AM
Words do miracle... And you are doing here .. Congrats.. Isor
Pinet Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 8:17 PM
Thank you Isor, I appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.
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