Success only flourishes in perseverance -- ceaseless, restless perseverance.
--Baron Manfred Von Richtofen

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Dreams in my Pocket

I've been writing for a long time. A really long time. Like almost-half-my-life kind of long. But for many of those years, I carried my dreams around in my pocket. I knew they were there. I often reached in and held onto them. I kept them safe and cherished. But I didn't get them out. I didn't let them see the sun. I didn't share them except with a select few. There were circumstances in my life that prevented me from doing so. I didn't give them up,  but I kept them in my pocket. There, but out of sight. Waiting.

Illustration by Dana K.
Now things have changed. It's time to pull those dreams out of my pocket and set them free. And you know what? Those dear little dreams are starting to take flight. It's wonderful and scary too. What will happen to them? Where will they end up?

I don't know. I just feel so grateful that I've finally taken the chance and pulled my dreams out of my pocket and cast them into the sky.

14 comments:

Stacy Henrie said...

I think for me this moment came when I started telling people (non-writer people) that I was a writer. Best wishes in seeing those dreams turn into reality!

Elana Johnson said...

Congrats for being brave enough to do that! Sometimes that's the hardest thing to do.

Angie said...

Thank you, Stacy and Elana. I hope your dreams become reality too!

Linz said...

:) Fly high, dreams!! Way to go, sis!

ali cross said...

Angie, you have the most beautiful way with words! I have those same dreams in my pocket too. I have hopes and wishes for the both of us!

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Melanie Goldmund said...

Fly, little dreams, fly! The more you flap your wings, the stronger you will get and the farther you will go!

Danyelle L. said...

I'm so glad you have. :D You are a beautiful person with beautiful dreams, and I'm so lucky to be able to know you and watch you fly. :D

Angie said...

Aw, thanks everybody. You're so sweet!

LTM said...

that's a beautiful way to put it. And how wonderful to see your dreams come to life. yay! :o)

Kasie West said...

I love the imagery that analogy produced in my mind. So thoughtful and deep. Thanks for sharing. :)

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Maeve Frazier said...

Angie - I hope that your dreams all soar and that you share with us their flight!

Angie said...

Thanks, Maeve! I will.

Brenda Susan said...

Me too, me too! This post could have been written by me! Yay for going after it!