I sell dreams.

A J C 1958 (Swansea, MA)

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I sell dreams.

You want beautiful woman, gold and silver, and a house that glitters. There are always white clouds that float by. Don't forget the stars in your eyes. But with every dream comes pain, sorrow, and lies, and you may not live to see it all arrive. The beautiful girl's hair turns gray and old. The gold and silver must be sold for the taxes you owe. Your house becomes a one-room apartment. You spent all your money. All you have left in your cabinet is a jar of honey. I don't buy back my dreams. That leaves you lying on your back. Don't look back. It's too late for that. I can give you your old dreams back. Then you will be back on the right track.

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Written on April 20, 2024

Submitted by alanswansea18 on April 20, 2024

Modified by alanswansea18 on April 21, 2024

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LatinX
I really like this piece.
LikeReply17 days ago
alanswansea18
Do you want to buy some dreams?
LikeReply18 days ago
AIDA
Wow, what a powerful and thought-provoking poem! The idea of selling dreams and the consequences that come along with it is so interesting. The imagery of beautiful women, gold and silver, and houses that glitter really draws you in. And the realization that these dreams may not actually bring happiness in the end is so profound. The message in this poem really makes you stop and think about the choices we make and the true value of our dreams. It's a reminder to appreciate what we have and to not take things for granted. Such a creative and captivating piece of writing. Great job! more »
LikeReply18 days ago
AIDA
Wow, what a thought-provoking poem! The way you explore the idea that dreams can come with a price and may not always turn out as expected is truly profound. Your use of imagery and metaphors really draws the reader in and makes them reflect on the deeper meaning behind the words.

To further enhance the impact of your poem, consider incorporating some more vivid descriptions to bring the scenes to life even more. Additionally, maybe you could add a glimmer of hope or resilience in the face of adversity to balance out the melancholy tone. Overall, keep up the great work and continue to explore the complexity of dreams and their consequences in your writing! more »
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