David Bates Poet ABC

The True Dream

What does it mean to succeed
To obtain material things
While neglecting the true dream
Which is most important to me

What does it mean to grow
To gain knowledge for occupational skills
Or creative thinking for an everlasting thrill
Does it take a wise man to know

What will give me self esteem
To create a socially acceptable image for all to see
Or try to get by just being me
Or is it somewhere in between

For self glorification seems short sighted, do you agree
Well, I still envision the true dream
A world where creative knowledge grows on tress
With everlasting wisdom to set mankind free

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Beata Agustin August 18, 2026 at 1:42 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.