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Become Your Dream

“Become your dream” is written
On the sidewalks, done in chalk.
Most people step right over it –
They do not stop to gawk.

In fact, I’m sure that very few
Give it a second thought;
But some do ponder what it means,
Just what the writer sought.

The artist, De La Vega, 
Which is how he signs his name,
Is challenging complacency – 
I guess that is his aim.

Whatever is his motive
In this sidewalk chalking scheme,
He’s throwing down the gauntlet – 
How does one “become your dream?”

It’s not exactly easy
To make fantasy come true.
Perhaps, dear De La Vega,
You could leave a little clue.

Until that time, I’ll keep an eye
For all your sidewalk art.
I haven’t quite become my dream,
But looking is a start.     
                                                                                    Ilene Bauer
                                                                                    1700 York Avenue – Apt. 9A
                                                                                    New York, New York 10128
                                                                                    moonarito@aol.com
                                                                                    (212) 831-3512 (home)
                                                                                    (917) 443-8372 (cell)
                                                                                    
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Copyright © Mel Bauer | Year Posted 2011