Poem - Dreams Come True

This poem is a tribute to my endless efforts to realize a bizarre dream which was lying dormant in my heart from a long time. I was too scared to awaken it and yet constantly longed for it to come true!

As much as I am proud of my hard work, persistence and creativity, I have a confession to make. If it was not for my dear husband, who threw me into the whirlwind journey of following a distant goal, I would have never achieved any of it.

I hope this heartfelt poem gives strength to many more like me who are sleeping with a dream in their eyes.......

Sleepless one night, I wished to have my own twinkling shiny stars
I thought they would be the perfect friend for my hopelessly dreamy heart
They will bring peace to my nights and fill my days with joyful light
They would shine in my eyes and brighten every moment of my hectic life

Perfect was my plan and I slept with the warmth of my childish thought
Soon morning knocked on my eyes and caught me in its usual unpredictable style
I had lost count of moments passed when suddenly I heard a whisper in my ears
This was night again cajoling me to close my eyes and let go of my active mind

At times the strength comes not from the brain but from the beauty of a thought
My walk began with small steps of calculated efforts and string of twisted plans
Along the way I over-worked, got stressed, felt defeated and yet my heart rejoiced
I knew someday all of it will take me to a land where my journey will finally end

One fine day all pieces fell in place and I saw a faint yet living view of my dream
It was more beautiful than the original thought and excitement rushed to my heart
Like a newborn baby coming out of womb, my bizarre ambition had taken its form
I closed my eyes in joy and disbelief and in that very moment all my pain was gone

Those stars I wished were simply a feeling of pride with what I truly achieve in life
To all those who are still debating about following a secret yet childish dream
Take my word and walk the line for success follows the determined brave minds
It may take a while to reap the rewards but the stars will follow you in your thoughts

Yes, sooner or later dreams do come true if only you are brave enough to follow them through!