How Does A Dream Survive

How does a dream survive
When pierced of every needled prick
                           and bled from every pore
When tossed about and left for sick
                    and crashed down to the floor

How does a dream survive  
When hidden, lost and out of sight
                                  forgotten and alone
Or trampled by the dark of night
                      and every wind that’s blown

A dream will live because it can
                                with just it’s very will
And even for the weakest man
                                   and for the very ill

Oh dream, just dream, the mind is free
                      for everything that’s sought 
To realize and come to be
                        it takes but just a thought
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
the ending lines were perfect...affirmative and true. Well done, Sir!
Gentile Avatar
July 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Thank you so much Sara, I am a big fan of affirmations! Xxoo
Godwin Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Love it. CayCay
Gentile Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Thank you Cay Cay xxoo
Jones Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Enchanting and inspiring! A fav for me!
Gentile Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Thank you so much Karen, Happy Friday xxoo
Hind Avatar
February 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I loved this. Very good tone and beautiful language
Gentile Avatar
February 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Thank you so much Paige!!
George Avatar
February 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Dear Mike, the layout of the poem and its exposition are remarkable. Our dreams should have a congenial ambiance to sprout and bloom. But without dreams, there is no life. Loved your profound thoughts, dear friend.
Gentile Avatar
February 8, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Thank you so much Valsa xxoo
Proxenos Avatar
February 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM
This I would honor with POTD - I have had such significant dreams that have come true - two that I will always remember, they do live on, I love this poem Mike, Blessings Jennifer.
Gentile Avatar
February 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
That you so much Jennifer xxoo
One Avatar
February 7, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Interesting thoughts Mike..thoughts can be very powerful..its how we use them that is important
Gentile Avatar
February 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I do agree Silent One!!! Thank you so much!
Buhagiar Avatar
February 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Loved your poem. May you have many beautiful dreams.
Gentile Avatar
February 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Thank you so much Victor and I wish the same for you!!
Rodgers Avatar
February 7, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Hello Mike, this is incredible. I like the way you captured the fight of a dream no matter how beaten down it gets, it is just powerful. A dream only needs will and belief to survive. It really hit home. Winter Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
Gentile Avatar
February 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Thank you for your kind words Daniel!
Lane Avatar
February 7, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Written with depth of heartfelt meaning and experience, Mike. Some dreams perish and leaves scars, but they can be replaced with new ones.
Gentile Avatar
February 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Thank you so much Lin xxoo
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