Author’s notes: Umm… let’s just say that recent events have made me a bit… cynical.

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My Own Dreams

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There’s nothing for me to rely on

It’s only me and myself

I can’t depend on you forever

Nor on anyone else.

These little stones won’t help

I won’t wish on stars

I won’t pray to a being that isn’t there

What good could come from afar?

I’m not going to pluck out flower petals

Or call into a wishing well

I won’t flick a penny into a pond

Or wish on the leaves that fell.

I’m so glad to see it now

This reality check’s overdue

I’ll make my own changes

I’ll make my own dreams come true.