Go For Your Dreams

Go for your passion. Reach for your dreams.

I am but now a young adult
And may you please consider these
I don't want for an applause
Or recognition to be pleased

I am here at this stage
I'm at the middle of my life
So I just wish my future days
Won't be that sad nor full of strife

The only thing that could help me
Keep away from all the pressures
Is this feeling that I am free-
Freedom in words and in gestures

Have you considered to speak your mind
To tell those things you really feel?
Or you just sit down in one corner
Then cry alone, nothing could heal?

Oh youth, please do remember these
The only thing I could tell you
You have this big chance to be happy
There are much things that you can do

Hands that are skilled in making things
They almost beg, please hear their call
The crafts that only you could make
Now is the time to show them all

Your words that long hidden inside
Could be the best song or story
Or they could be the finest poem
Let them be heard, let the world see

If you can paint, just paint them all
If you can sing, just sing it out
If you can write, just write the words
No matter what, feel free to shout

Life is too short to kill yourself
By doing things you do not want
Or just to grow old with much regrets
That in the end you'll make a rant

Always remember that time's a gem
You should not waste, you should not stop
While still young, go for your dreams
Express yourselves and reach the top!

Author's Note

To the young artists:
Go for your passion. Go for your dreams.
Don't waste your time. Be free. Express yourselves. Express your creativity. There is art in everything. There is an artist inside of everyone of us.

Reviews

[AYVID N]

A poem with a great message. I would say that the most important thing in life is to do what you feel happy doing. And if what you love doing is also what you do for a living than you are in a very lucky, very blessed but very small minority. I hope it is never too late. Very eloquently said Dhaye.

[Dhaye]

Thank you for the kind words, Divya.

[NeiL ArandA]

I like this one a lot sis. Should be back to say more

[Dhaye]

Is that a warn that there are many suggestions for changes? Thanks in advance then.

[NeiL ArandA]

I lost all my poetry skills ... im just an ordinary reader

[Dhaye]

No, bro. Don't say that. God has given us this talent and lead us here for a purpose. He gave you that talent and I don't believe it will be taken to you. You are just busy with your profession and family, so it is okay.
You just need to rest for a while. God bless!

[Antoñyo]

This piece touched me so deeply... I wish, back when I was a young adult or teen, that I had someone...anyone...to encourage me, to inspire me, to love and support me enough to say
"...time's a gem You should not waste, you should not stop While still young, go for your dreams"

Excellent Inspirational! Thanks, Dhaye.

[Dhaye]

Wow! Thanks, A. This visit also touched me so deeply. You are being missed as a revieLol. Just making you smile.
Glad that this one "passed your taste" because you know how I respect you as my favorite poet.
Well, I want to motivate the young ones because it's really sad when another soul would be like me who learned to "speak" at this young adult age. Some of them only need encouragement.
Thank you for dropping by, A. I always appreciate your presence on my page.

[Dhaye]

* You are being missed as a reviewer.

[gabrielle]

I remember that back then, we were encouraged to take courses, which are perceived to be financially rewarding. For example, if a kid would want to take up Liberal Arts probably the parent would ask whether such degree could feed a family in the future. This is a very good advice for the youth. It is something worthwhile for the students to reflect on before they take the big leap to college. Thank you for sharing this.

[Dhaye]

Gab, thank you so much for the meaningful review. Glad to know this is something worthwhile. Though I do not encourage the youth to take courses which are not financially rewarding, I motivate them to consider pursuing their passion while they are still young.
BTW, nice avatar of you. :)

[Cerise]

Aww...very well written...i like the way it sends positive vibes to the reader telling them to be strong through the difficult times because happy times lay ahead....If only we could think properly when opportunities lay infront of us so we could grab it both hands and not regret letting go....well done my friend....:)

[Dhaye]

Thank you so much for this insightful review.

[Edward Lancheister]

well written, i like the theme poem, give a couraging message so strong to keep do what i already do, positive mind will solute great creation (art, music etc )

thank you for have write a strong message poem

edward

[Dhaye]

Thanks a lot for dropping by and sharing your insight, Edward.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

there is art in everything...i totally agree...and it is important that we find that one perfect way for each of us to express ourselves...

for some of us, it is right here on the Cafe...writing.

[Dhaye]

Thank you so much, Sir J.