We write
We dream about writing,
We love
We dream about loving.
We have it all
But then we have nothing
We crave attention
But also tell ourselves
It doesn’t matter.
We hope when everything
Is close to falling apart.
And when we don’t hope
We dream about hoping.
We quietly immerse our hearts
In that need for human connection
And then we take a step back
Because we’re scared
Scared of being hurt
Scared of falling down.
We smile
We dream about smiling
We find some solace in our solitude
And hold onto that
As the prettiest, shiniest armor we have.
We fight through all the pain
And use that as a measure for our success
For our wins in life
Our triumphs in times of struggle.
We grow
We dream about growing
Not just in age
But in experience
The way we feel
The way we react
The way we live.
And we continue to live
But we dream about dying
Until one day
When we do.
My Sentiments, My Expressions 