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To Dream or Not to Dream
To dream or not to dream- that is the question:
Whether it be merely a thought or a hope
The outcome could be victorious; a win-
Or is it willingly throwing oneself into the unknown
Giving tremors to the brave- to risk, to fall
Be it easier to marvel all one's life, but I know better
To be safe, to be guarded, I need assurance
That a steady life I will have, no quivering shudders-
Unprecedented fear, an undesirable trait; to fall, to risk-
To risk, perchance to wonder; frightening yet hopeful,
For in the caution of no action, there's dissatisfaction,
Full potential cannot be reached, no achievement involved
In losing before a fight has been attempted-
My purpose is only fulfilled through my efforts.
But what of the skepticism surrounding,
What of the never ending looks of disbelief-
What to do when support is dwindling
Suppressed creativity is to be expected.
Desirable is always easier as easier is desirable,
Avoiding difficult encounters becomes second nature
And confronting one's thoughts is no longer a priority,
For in the pitch black of thought, is there even a sequel to be.
Only the strength of one's trust to lean on remains.
Suppose fabled reliance on oneself overrules a secure approach-
Horribly exposed, incredibly vulnerable, yet revealed
In a way no one can fathom, with surprisingly firm potential.
Possible yet rare, that tiny probability the source of uncertainty
Thus we cannot give determination up
For a smooth, painless lifestyle.
Without dreams a world does not go round,
It simply meanders, it ceases to thrive, impress or improve itself.
Persons seeking success look at others to learn the way,
Only resulting in a failure to alter themselves to fit the mold.
Seize the startling desire for victory and thrive in a way that
Only you can understand-
Dreams must result from individual originality

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