This poem was written at a point in my life that I despise, but would go through time and time again because it only changed me for the better. Every thing in my life was changing. A very close friend of two years had decided that because I could not make it to her birthday party, that I was no longer a worthy friend. This hurt the both of us as much as it made us angry. After three weeks of not speaking to each other I received a letter from her. It was a poem. Those two short verses hurt me more than ever at that point in my life. That very day I wrote her a poem in response to hers. She has yet to receive it, though she has read it many times. This is the poem that helps me get through my "rocky roads of life. "
I was once told only in dreams
Do dreams come true.
But I'm to tell, here and now,
Your dreams are up to you.
Like "The Rose",
we may pass through life
"Not Understood".
And maybe we won't
make all the friends we should.
But always treasure what you have
and in the mirror what you see,
Then strive to get all you can
and be all that you may be.
On the rocky roads of life,
you must be strong to fall apart.
But, I tell you from my soul to keep
Faith, Hope, and Heart.
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I really enjoyed reading this poem. The title really caught my attention. I like how you state that you dont need to be perfect in order to have confidnece and keep going. Also how the dreams you dream are up to you if they come true or not. Speaks to the heart.
Jordan
This poems made me cry! It reminded me of me and my boyfriend. Even though we are dating, he is probably my best friend! When I read this poems to him he got tears in his eyes and he was speakless. he just held me and cried in happiness.
krystle
this is a very inspirational poem it is really whole hearted and well put together
la-la
Ilove it.
Jammy
God is that perfect
kellie
its the Bomb ona scale 1 to 10 its a 10 u go girl
Jasmine
I think that this was a great poem and it gives me hope with all that I have been through.
Carolyn
Hi Nicci, I am a graduate student and I'm writing a paper on an concept analysis of hope. I'm inspired by your poem. Carolyn
kenyate
Your peom touch my heart
Dickenson
i love this poem. this is such an inspiration for everybody. it also made me appreciate more the things that i have now in mylife.
Angel
i loved ur poem keep up the good work! lv angel
Stefanie
Nicci, your poem was great! With confidence and faith we can get through any obstacle that life throws our way! Keep up the great work!
Koula
Mann this poem is so true, it shows alot in life.
brook
Ilove poems and yours is one of my faverights! ive got to atmit that you do have tallent! hope to see more of your creations! ALWAYS: brook
legand
THIS POEM IS VERY INSPIRATIONAL, KEEP IT UP!
Tanesha
This poem is awesome
tiffany
I vote this poem 1 out of 10 a 11 cause i tells lot with out telling to much so i relates to alot of people. I love it so much that it is going to be in Upwards Bound yearbook this for our program.
Kristine
This poem was excellent!
anonymous
i like this poem very much. I am sorry that the two of you aren't friends anymore. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Zainab
Very inspirational. There is true meaning in the poem. which fits into my life.
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