Alas! When we follow our dreams;
People tend to snort tend to laugh.
Alas! When we follow our dreams;
People tend to crumple up in half.
Hush darling let them speak;
Our heart isn’t theirs to keep.
Wipe the tears on your cheek;
Strive towards the highest peak.
Alas! When we follow our dreams;
Learn to distinguish common allies.
Alas! When we follow our dreams;
Troubles in life help make us wise.
Hush darling let them speak;
Our heart isn’t theirs to keep.
Wipe the tears on your cheek;
Strive towards the highest peak
Alas! When we follow our dreams;
Prone to spite people bemoan.
Alas! When we follow our dreams.
The path to success weaves alone.
Hush darling let them speak;
Our heart isn’t theirs to keep.
Wipe the tears on your cheek;
Strive towards the highest peak.
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Absolutely!! so lets just forget what others think and follow our heart…………..
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wow!! an awesome quote you chose and i luv your execution of the prompt
happy you stopped by to read mine
much love…
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This is like the lyric of a song.. a lullaby for to be awake.. the sentiment of a mother weaved to something general… very good.
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Love this call to be dream seekers, to put mind body and spirit in the pursuit. Beautiful!
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Yes, may as well just let them go on, and go your own way.
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“Our heart isnt theirs to keep”. A poem of truths.
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So true, and very encouraging. And you chose a great quote.
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This is so beautiful! The rhythm of the whole piece is just marvellous! Well done!
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This is one of my favourite of your poems. The form is strong but does not steal the focus from your subject. I like the juxtaposition of the two voices – one of anxiety and one to soothe the fears.
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This is a lovely poem. The negative ‘I can’t’ then the gentle “yes, you can’ injunction.
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Glad I’m not the only one contradicting Sir Terry. π
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a clear eyed quote, and a heartfelt pen ~
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I love the sense of call and answer – the dialogue between inside their love and the outside world..i think and hope ‘inside’ wins…it’s what truly counts
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Hush darling let them speak;
Our heart isnβt theirs to keep.
The measure of understanding and affections seem to be very apparent and real. Love these sort of situations! Great lines Sanaa!
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How important it is to follow our dreams and put in all of heart and strength in doing so.
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inspiring…both the quote and the response…love how the conflict finds expression in two voices…it’s almost like a song…..
wonderfully rhythmic…
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People do react and act in certain ways when they see you daring to follow your dreams. Let others say what they want to say, keep your eye on the prize. It’s a great reminder because it’s so easy to be discouraged sometimes.
Enjoyed this insightful poem. π
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Indeed, if one has dreams one should follow them without worrying what another person thinks of them. In life it is good to strive toward the highest peak possible & not be deterred by criticism of what is in one’s heart!
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“Alas! When we follow our dreams;
People tend to snort tend to laugh.”
This is true, yet do we have any other choices if we are to be true to ourselves?
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wonderful and inspiring. dreams are wonderful just in their nature, they have their own rewards.
gracias for sharing
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When we follow our dreams we learn, we live and we learn some more… Your poem sings this concept so well. I like it! β₯
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The quote goes for clever but just kind of annoys me. Your poem, though, I like! Never mind what bystanders say or do, go for what you believe you can do!
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we need to follow them no matter what they might say.
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Great! Not much I can add to all that has been said…
ZQ
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I always love the message follow your heart and especially like your line “your heart isnt theirs to keep.” Very true.
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Inspirational, beautiful, lyrical….altogether lovely….especially that second stanza….absolutely breathtaking π
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yep – it’s so important that we follow our dreams… sometimes it may be difficult – sometimes people will laugh at us – but that shouldn’t hold us back..
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Dreams, pure inspiration, are meant to be actualized, however difficult this may be.
Lovely and lyrical.
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There are always people out there who live to dash our dreams…so leave them behind and continue onward as if they aren’t there….love this!
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Very true Sanaa. Because we are so concerned with what others think, we tend to not follow our dreams which is a very wrong mind set.
Go and follow your heart. Hold your head up high as we reach for your dreams
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I admire the desire and the advice in your poem..We should always try to follow our dreams, if possible and practical. At the very least, enjoy life along the way!!
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Even if we get beaten by hard workers, dreamers must follow their dreams. Ultimately, it’s a more rewarding, fulfilling life.
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people who follow their dreams are different and misunderstood.
A lovely chorus threads through this poem, Sunaa
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Alas – Hush – an most excellent system for this piece.
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An excellent responce to the quote.
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Terry Pratchett happens to be one of my favourite people of all. Beautifully penned! Loved the refrain.
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Your poem sounds for me as a song with refrain, and my fav. line is ‘Our heart isnβt theirs to keep’ ~ follow your dream :)x
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i love this! both the message and the rhythm created by the repetition. very effective.
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Just lovely. Sounds like a lullaby.
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What a piece…that should be the mantra. Reminds me of ” pursuit of happiness” Beautifully penned!
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