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Withered Dreams, by Suzette Richards - image generated.


Withered On the Vine

When your ambition didn’t tally with mine, 
we had to learn to steer a common course. 
Our earlier dreams withered on the vine 

Our individual pasts were our source. 
In the interest of our joint future 
we had to learn to steer a common course. 

If at different rates we would mature, 
then allowances we must surely make 
in the interest of our joint future. 

To be genuinely woke or a fake,
focus only on a global career,
then allowances we must surely make. 

From humanitarian course don’t veer: 
for that, I am eternally grateful. 
Focus only on a global career. 

Resisting temptation to be spiteful 
when your ambition didn’t tally with mine; 
for that, I am eternally grateful. 
My earlier dreams withered on the vine.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Campanella Avatar
July 28, 2023 at 9:08 AM
Diane Hello! I love you first stanza and others - I've read a few of your poems very nice - imagery is painted with words professionally - love photo pic too. Good Luck always & stay safe - Thank You
Perna Avatar
July 27, 2023 at 1:47 PM
Cool message, I can totally relate. Nicely done!
Richards Avatar
July 27, 2023 at 2:11 PM
Thank you, Diane
Zottola Avatar
July 27, 2023 at 6:47 AM
"Withered on the vine" should be read by everyone involved with anyone. If there is no common course, it best be found or else..... Nice! RZ
Richards Avatar
July 27, 2023 at 7:23 AM
Thank you for reading and your recommendation, Ray. If no balance can be found, then it is wise to move on ...
George Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 9:54 PM
Though the earlier dreams have withered on the vine, you can still weave new dreams and work for a joint future... ! A beautifully composed Terzanelle ....dear Suzette
Richards Avatar
May 20, 2022 at 10:56 PM
Thank you, Valsa, for these encouraging words.
Theraven Avatar
December 16, 2021 at 8:15 PM
Suzette, The dreams will hold, yeah they must suffice. At least for now, though now is just a concept. Let the Universe decide what's important. It just may decide you were at your finest hour collecting a pink seashell as a little girl. The Universe is funny like that. -Richard
Richards Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 9:01 PM
True. Only upon reflection do we appreciate the golden hour.
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