Dream Bigger

"Reality is something you rise above."  - Liza Minelli

today is nothing less than your blank canvas
so splash those colors never meant to harness
reality is just a bland and neutral tone

you’re meant to dare and soar alone
so spread your wings and don’t be sad
this stage is but your launching pad

propel your dreams and set them free
be wild extravagant go on a big fat spree
take off your blinders knowing the sky’s the limit

don’t slow down until you reach that summit
spark your reality with a dash or two of spice
in life you can’t hesitate to roll the dice

jack up the music sing loud your song
dance under the moon and stars
the whole night long



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology book ~STAY TRUE~ 2023

AP: 1st place 2020

Submitted on February 17, 2020 for contest SHE INSPIRES SERIES - LM sponsored by MAUREEN McGREAVY  -  RANKED 2ND

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 3/5/2020 3:07:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. If only we would all do this for a better life. I love it.......
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Line Gauthier
Date: 3/5/2020 3:15:00 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Paula.
Date: 3/2/2020 3:01:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for this exhorting piece. God bless you.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 3/2/2020 8:40:00 AM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Beata.
Date: 3/1/2020 9:17:00 PM
Very beauty and, as Janice wrote, uplifting. Truly a joy to read and breathe in your poem! Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 3/1/2020 9:47:00 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and compliment, CayCay.
Date: 3/1/2020 8:10:00 AM
GREAT poem, Line--so uplifting! BIG CONGRATS! Janice
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Date: 3/1/2020 8:59:00 AM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Janice.
Date: 2/29/2020 8:35:00 PM
You're like a true mentor here, a Knute Rockne halftime speech, a parent's pep talk and pick-me-up and yes, inspirational.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/29/2020 9:00:00 PM
LOL thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Craig.
Date: 2/29/2020 11:03:00 AM
this is a wonderful one for the win. Congratulations, Line.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/29/2020 12:03:00 PM
Thanks, Andrea. Much appreciated.
Date: 2/29/2020 8:34:00 AM
Love how you start this off with a blank canvas! Then you paint the dreams! Love it! Congrats on your trophy win, Line!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/29/2020 9:56:00 AM
Thanks, Kim. Most appreciated.
Date: 2/18/2020 4:53:00 PM
VERY well written!
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/18/2020 8:06:00 PM
Thanks for the compliment, Timothy.
Date: 2/18/2020 8:31:00 AM
My favorite part of course is "Propel your dreams and set them free Be wildly extravagant go on a spree"
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/18/2020 8:40:00 AM
LOL I thought this would resonate with you, Caren.
Date: 2/18/2020 1:45:00 AM
In life you can’t hesitate to roll the dice..Fantastic write.. Great entry in the contest Line.. Good luck..
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Line Gauthier
Date: 2/18/2020 8:40:00 AM
Thanks, Jenish. Much appreciated.
Date: 2/17/2020 11:30:00 PM
Very uplifting--great metaphors, Line! Janice
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Date: 2/18/2020 12:27:00 AM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Janice. Most appreciated.
Date: 2/17/2020 1:55:00 PM
This would also lend itself very nicely to music in my humble opinion, Line. Nicely composed -- fairly zips along! My best regards. :) john
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Date: 2/17/2020 2:32:00 PM
Thanks for the lovely compliment, John. Most appreciated.
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