Dreams

Quote: “It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.” -- Robert H. Goddard

Oh, yesterday, the tales we're told, 
In our youth's stories, pure and bold, 
With friends close by, we danced and swayed, 
In the innocence of yesterday.

Sibling interactions, mischief and fun,
A shared journey under the same sun,
Through laughter and fights, love would grow,
A bond that only siblings truly know.

Mother's love, a guiding light so pure,
Her warmth and care, forever endure,
Father's strength, a pillar standing tall,
Their love surrounding us through it all.

School teachers, mentors with hearts of gold,
Their knowledge and guidance, a story untold,
Nurturing minds, igniting a flame,
In the pursuit of knowledge, they proclaim.

Football and cricket, games we'd play,
The rituals we'd follow, every day,
From the team huddles to victory cheers,
United in passion, erasing all fears.

In the glimpses of the past, reflections appear,
A happy life, a nest we built, so dear,
But now it stands empty, lovebird flown away,
I dwell in the past, searching for love gone astray.

In the depths of my heart, I seek solace and peace,
But the pain of lost love refuses to cease,
Night falls upon me, exes in sight,
Trying to lure my love with no hope in sight.

With a heavy heart, I realize the truth,
Dwelling in the past brings more pain to soothe,
So I bid farewell to the memories that bind,
And embrace the present, leaving the past behind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Godwin Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM
This poem makes me mad because it reminds me that I haven't kept up with your talent as I know I wished to do & further reminds me the same holds true for many I want to read. I simply cannot keep up with everyone whose talent I enjoy, write poems, leave comments. Enough fussing. The content, mood and emotions all resonate with me. The optimistic conclusion is also one I'd draw though it will waivers real time. I embrace this one. Enjoyed the rhyme a lot, to me it was engagingly 'bouncy.' CayCay
Goldsmith Avatar
August 20, 2026 at 12:26 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Dreams."  Love you ending. Yes, bad/painful memories must go. Only good memories need to be here. Have a lovely day writing away............
Andresen Avatar
August 20, 2026 at 1:28 AM
- "Dwelling in the past brings more pain to soothe" ... so true, Jay :) - hugs
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Though memories can be painful it is through them we gain the strength to create our next memory.
George Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 8:44 PM
"So I bid farewell to the memories that bind, And embrace the present, leaving the past behind."---- Most of us have a beautiful past. But to be lost in yesteryears only ends up in accentuating our nostalgia and the sense of loss. So better live in the present and leave the by gone behind. A beautiful poem with lovely memories.
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