Janice Canerdy Poet Rhyme

When Dreams Clash With Reality

Thoughtlessly formed and impressively spoken
		by a naive and dreamy-eyed youth,
		they floated and billowed until they collided
		with an ugly reminder called truth.

		Then, overwhelmed by superior power,
		they plummeted wildly to earth.
		Victims of time and demands of the real world,
		they failed to establish their worth.

		What does a middle-aged dream-maker do
		when his last youthful fantasy dies?
		He worries and labors, complains, and wipes teardrops,
		dreams new dreams, and watches them rise.
		This time, more aware of reality's boundaries,
		he'll plan more and lower the skies.


July 30, 2020
entered in the Completely New (15) Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Aditi Mishra August 2, 2020 at 12:41 AM Such an elegant muse of wisdom and experience Janice. Loved it. :) Janice Canerdy August 5, 2020 at 8:20 PM Thank you so much, Aditi. Janice

Gershon Wolf July 30, 2020 at 6:45 PM Now, how would someone as young as you know about middle-aged people coming crashing back to earth?! lol. Great write, Janice! ~ Icarus Janice Canerdy July 30, 2020 at 7:22 PM Hey, you're right, Gershon. I'm only 68. LOL! Thanks so much for the comment. Janice

Reggae Magnet July 30, 2020 at 5:22 PM reality is a rude awakening from infancy to adulthood , a theme coinciding with my thoughts today, I feel as if this poem enhances my chackra. Janice Canerdy July 30, 2020 at 7:20 PM Reggae, THANK YOU so much! Janice

Michelle Faulkner July 30, 2020 at 4:44 PM This holds so much wisdom, love those last two lines! Janice Canerdy July 30, 2020 at 7:20 PM Thanks so much, Michelle! Janice

Vijay Pandit July 30, 2020 at 2:07 PM Your poem has the sound of poignancy--so true--reality has its boundaries. All the best, Janice. Janice Canerdy July 30, 2020 at 2:14 PM Thanks so much, Vijay. Janice

Rico Leffanta July 30, 2020 at 12:04 PM Karma certainly makes life interesting uintil we learn our lessons! Aloha! Rico Janice Canerdy July 30, 2020 at 1:38 PM True, Rico. Thanks so much. Janice