Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Free verse

Happily-Ever-After Eternally

Happily-Ever-After Eternally

Dreams…ah, there are so many.
Which shall I share?  
The impossible dream—
Which shall I choose?
The attainable dream—
Where does dreaming take me?
Do I even have a dream?
Am I too old to dream?  
(Probably not...) 
Will I drop in deep despair?
Dreaming unrealistic dreams.

Would I dream to be young?
A shadow of myself…
A woman: Planning.  Hoping.  
Working.  Living.  Sharing.
Wisely making perfect choices.
Avoiding unexpected dangers.
Making and attaining goals;
Refraining from distractions.
Remaining firmly focused.
A young woman dreaming
She being and achieving dreams, 
A forever-perfect woman.

Will I drop in deep despair?
Tormented, pulling out my hair.
Hopes dead.  Progress slowed. 
Great dreams sold out to:
Flourishing discouragement.
Poor study habits…and poverty.

I had a dream, once…long ago.
And then, I had a better dream.

I dreamed of being a good mother.
I would cherish my children.
And show:  Loving guidance.
They would not be afraid.
Because they would be free 
To be: true to self and dreams.
Choices would be guided…not forced.
They would be loved…respected.
They would love and respect me.
Together, we would love life.
Showing tolerance, understanding
Making choices with wisdom.
And forgiving mistakes always.

I had a dream, once…long ago.
Then, I had a better dream…a family dream.
And that dream became my reality.


(My children have grown.
My dream is a dream fulfilled.
If I now had only one possible wish,
I would wish for Happily-ever-after lives
For my children, their families, and ours.)  

NOTE: Being a Mother was a dream for me.  I was almost 34 years old when my 
eldest daughter was born.


© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
February 21, 2010
Poetic form:  Free Verse

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Noel Villarosa March 20, 2010 at 3:22 AM Dream of a mother for her one whole big family. Always responsive for a better future for her loved ones. Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Dane Ann. (^_^) Noe.

Laura Mckenzie March 18, 2010 at 1:51 PM Dane Ann~ My friend you struck the hearts of many Mothers with this wonderful poem! Congratulations on your win in Carol's contest! Love Laura :) PS I'm still enjoying your book!

James Fraser March 18, 2010 at 1:35 PM Simply terrific Dane Ann, a beautiful poem dedicated to your children > many congratulations on your fine win in Carol's contest >> James

Carrie Richards March 18, 2010 at 12:29 PM What a beautiful poem, Dane Anne. Your dream, I share....for my children and their families to have a happily ever after....always and forever! Congratulations on your winning poem. ~ Love, Carrie

Carol Sunshine Brown March 18, 2010 at 11:59 AM Congratulations on your win Dane Ann in my contest. Love, Carol

March 18, 2010 at 11:38 AM Being a good mother is a dream that I can relate to. Congratulations on placing fifth in Carol's contest. Another honor for you to enjoy. Keep on writing my friend. Karen

Margaret Foster February 21, 2010 at 6:22 PM The dream, prayer or wish we all share is to have our family and friends safe and happy ever after. This is the big dream but there is room for smaller ones too. happy dreaming my friend. love Margaret

Tim Ryerson February 21, 2010 at 6:07 PM You show great wisdom and life experience in this poem, Dane Ann...Never too old to dream.. and may we ALL live happily-ever-after! All God's blessings to you, my friend - Tim