Christy Np Poet Rhyme

I Used To Be a Dreamer

I used to be a dreamer
Growing up within my mind,
I was no heavy sleeper
By creativity confined

I used to be a hero
One day, and then the next
I could've been Jack Sparrow
Prancing between the decks

I used to live in a circus
With carousels and flying cats,
I'd muck about without a purpose
All day out, with Mr. Tall Hat

I used to be a rarity
From anyone else, I was unique
I used to live in fantasy
Believed in fairy tales, even magic

Today, I am another person
As normal as they define
Too scared to be uncommon
Afraid to be left behind

Today, I live in blunt reality
A world of black and white,
that outlaws every little oddity
and punish them on sight

I have been dead before,
When they took my dreams away.

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Wolfgang Fritsch August 26, 2026 at 8:09 AM Hi Christy ! I am a hobby musician. It was about 10 years ago and I had some kind of music in my head, looking for a suitable text or poem. Accidentally I found your poem "I used to be a dreamer" and it harmonized perfectly with my music. So I arranged my song, but it was never published. If you are interested, I can share my mp3 ? Remain creative ! ✍️

Beata Agustin October 12, 2024 at 12:55 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A February 18, 2016 at 11:57 AM christy, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA

Skat A December 5, 2015 at 10:13 PM Christy, I really enjoyed this poem thanks for sharing. Luv ~SKAT~

Christine Costello September 8, 2014 at 10:42 AM I love this rhyme- favorite stanza-"..another person...left behind. Aren't we all afraid of being left behind??? Enjoyed your write so much I faved it :-)