Whispers of a Stolen Dream

 I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream ~ Martin Luther King Jr.

Addressed to: 

The realm of aspirations,

In the echoes of hopeful whispers,

Where dreams dance in solitude.

14th November 2023.

Dear,

In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.'s visionary dreams, I, too, once harbored a profound aspiration. It was a dream of fostering enriching connections with others, of strengthening my familial bonds, of achieving success, and ultimately, of finding peace within. 

However, somewhere along the way, my dream seemed to have slipped away. It wasn't pilfered by friends, the world, or even family. Rather, it was quietly safeguarded by someone ever-present in my thoughts—the one person who knows me intimately, the custodian of my happiest self—my past.

Now, I find myself yearning to reclaim that dream, to rediscover the essence of what once fueled my aspirations. In the footsteps of great dreamers, I embark on a journey to revive and redefine the dreams that have shaped my very existence.

In the depths of my journey exists internal struggles, I find myself hindered from uncovering my dreams. A habitual people pleaser, I ponder: how do I return to the essence of my happiest self? The dilemma persists—should I relinquish the past entirely and embrace the present? Yet, how can one focus on the present when the future remains uncertain, devoid of hope? 

Amidst this yearning for eternity, I wonder if there exists a deity to satiate my longing. Though seemingly bottomless and insatiable, hungry and yearning, I remain patient. Awaiting the precise moment when I discern the thread connecting my past and present, the line bridging my lost dreams and my current self. When that time arrives, I'll grapple with determination. No matter the challenges, I won't let go again. I won't forget or get carried away; fear will no longer hold sway.

For within me, a dream persists—a vision of a day when I reclaim my dreams and once again dare to dream. 

Signed: The lonely dreamer.❤