I Will Dream

 Lying on the softest mattress

Cuddling the finest linen

Of the richest hue..

Purple-

Exquisite and royal,

Comforting and supreme,

Balanced by the sheets 

In pastel cream,

I close my eyes

I haven't been 

More scared 

Than to dream.

Since a toddler 

To a teen, 

A young adult

To a matured being 

I dare to dream.

 My soul becomes lighter

The space turns brighter  

My thoughts elevate

The closed eyes gleam

I continue to dream.

 I raise my arm

To touch my dream

That seems 

To be at the arm's length

I fail 

I try again

I'm my own strength.

I saw my father

Carrying a dream on his chest

I saw my brother go

Leaving behind his dream

To rest.

Who doesn't dream?

In pursuit of dreams

The mind wanders in the mirage

Amidst many oases

For a perfect collage.

Let life throw challenges

Light, medium or extreme

I'm also determined now,

I will dream.