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
Copyright © Janice Canerdy | Year Posted 2019
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