Janice Canerdy Poet Free verse

Reality Speaks

Youth’s lofty dreams 
are bolstered by
supporters: “You can 
be, do, have
whatEVER you please!”
Soon, killjoy Reality
speaks up: “Look—
down here! Listen.
You can’t bring 
numerous demanding 
dreams to fruition.
Choose the best.
Pursue with energy,
gratefulness, and joy!”
Reality trumps encouragement.


March 30, 2019. entered in Line Gautier's Ribbon Poetry Contest

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Arturo Michael April 1, 2019 at 10:48 AM Lovely message...written with heart... Janice Canerdy April 1, 2019 at 11:35 AM Thanks so much, Arturo! Janice

Ralph Sergi March 30, 2019 at 1:55 PM A poetic license of life, jANICE . WELL DONE! Janice Canerdy March 30, 2019 at 5:18 PM Thanks so much, Ralph! Janice

Vijay Pandit March 30, 2019 at 12:03 PM So true..reality speaks..you deliver a life lesson in this message, Janice. Janice Canerdy March 30, 2019 at 1:06 PM Vijay, thanks so much! Janice