We all have the right to chart and navigate the course of our own lives. We have the right to choose our independent course and not always be expected to sacrifice our needs and emotional well being for the security of others. Sometimes we may have to choose to break with that which stifles our goals and our rights to self-determination. We take ownership of our dreams despite their quirkiness. In taking ownership of our dreams we do so propelled by a sense of inner locus of control, for we act in full awareness that we can exercise some influence over the events of our lives. We’re not powerless, neither will we fall back into blaming others for all that goes wrong in our lives. In fact we are even ready to act before the green light is given. We take ownership of the dreams as we are so persuaded by their potency and authenticity.
I share with you “Dreams” a poem from My book Splendor from Ashes
Dreams (2013)
I live your dreams,
and, oh, how I want to live mine.
Your dreams are not as sublime,
are not easy on the span of my mind.
Dreams, scientific, methodical,
incongruous weighty dreams—
your anchored and balanced dreams
sure don’t fit in with mine.
Dreams mirror the truer self.
My dreams are light and freeing,
infectious and idiosyncratic.
So unyoke my dreams;
my spirited bulls of Miura.
The truth is I would be fine
if you would allow me a slot
to define my own space in my own time,
to walk leisurely with the grace
to change my mind.
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I need the privilege,
the easing out of tight ridges,
of ideas unprepared
and not quite decided.
I have the need to clear my desk,
without the burden of redress.
Get rid of the clutter,
and with each new dawn,
craft the path of the reborn
with dreams unplagiarized,
not borrowed, boxed, or generic,
and courage to revel
or put the gears in reverse.
I’ve lived your dreams,
and, oh, how I want to live mine.
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It’s so important to follow our dreams and set our own personal goals! What a great post 🙂
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Your poem really made me think. I LOVE that you have written your own book, that’s fantastic, and definitely one of my dreams one day! 🙂
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Your poem really made me think. I LOVE that you have written your own book, that’s fabulous, and very much a dream of mine too one day! 🙂
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I love this, beautiful poem & so true! Navigating through our lives, chasing our dreams is so important!
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what a stunning poem. I get you about our dreams not being borrowed or generic – really resonated with me. Be ourselves and set our own dreams!
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Thank you for the reminder to live my dreams!!
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Love the poem ☺️💙
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Very Powerful Words! You are truly talented.
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Very well written!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
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What a great poem! thanks for sharing!
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Having dreams are important as is working towards those dreams. Great post!
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I get the poem. Living out your own dreams. And on your terms. I love the theme!
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Love your post! I do agree that “ownership of our dreams despite their quirkiness”. A very inspiration piece indeed. thx!
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This is an awesome poem, and this speaks to me.
“Get rid of the clutter, and with each new dawn, craft the path of the reborn.”
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Beautiful poem!!! Thanks for sharing.
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So inspirational I love this poem.
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I love this! I am now taking control of my dreams!!
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What an amazing , inspiring poem. I too believe in taking ownership of what you want to accomplish in life no matter how granular it may be. I also believe in doing the work to get there ! Fulfill your dreams and overcome obstacles!
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This was beautiful! I could feel the need of a hopeful individual…the need to spread your wings and live your dreams. Simply beautiful!
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This is such an inspiring poem. I really needed this today. Thanks for sharing.
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I loved this and it is such a great reminder!
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Best of luck with the book. The poem is great.
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Lovely poem.
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Well said, it’s important to take action and move towards your goals and to make your dreams come true.
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Wow, this is a beautiful piece. I believe we all have to own our dreams, thats the whole essence of living.
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This is very powerful, I think we own our dreams to a degree but also we have to go with what a destiny sets out for us. Kaz
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Sam – Thiswaymommy
Your poems are always so thought provoking. I always wonder exactly what our dreams are designed to teach us. As you mentioned, sometimes they are so quirky it is hard to decipher..
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I am not really a fan of poetry myself, but it sounds like a great book for those that are
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To follow our dreams is the best way of living in my opinion!
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I loved reading this poem. I sometimes sit writing my own too 😊
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nice poem. we have to own our dream and live to pursue it.
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What a beautiful poem! I love it.
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What a wonderful message. Good luck on your book.
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What a beautiful poem. I always feel like I never get chance to live my dream as I tend to try and help others achieve theirs first. One day I’d really like to live mine 🙂
Louise x
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I love this! This post can be a great reminder to anyone who feels a little discouraged following their dreams, because it certainly isn’t all sunshine & rainbows! 🙂
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This is such a beautiful and sensational poem. I really enjoyed reading it. Thanks so much for sharing
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such a beautiful poem!
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Following your dreams is very important. great read.
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A beautiful poem and post to remind ourselves to go for our dreams. Thank you for posting.
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A beautiful poem and post to remind us to go for our dreams!! Thank you for posting!
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Thanks for your endorsement
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The right thing to do in life is to follow your dreams
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Beautiful poem! Thanks for sharing (: everyone should definitely live their dream!
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Such a beautiful poem, someone can use it as song lyrics as well 🙂
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Trying to live my dreams! All I want now is to enjoy and be happy
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This is actually so powerful and beautiful! And yes, sometimes it is a privilege to have dreams, pure and freeing. Thank you for sharing!
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What a beautiful poem. I am so thankful to be reminded to not let go of the dreams that I have.
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So beautiful! Ingrid, you are an amazing writer 🙂 Love following your journey
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Great poem! We definitely need to own our dreams and pursue them even when that means stepping out of our comfort zone.
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Poetry is a great way to share your heart. This is beautiful
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Thanks for your endorsement
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This is such a beautiful read honestly.
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