Reality And Dreams Poem by Frederick Nellist

Counting the pieces of your broken dream
Life's picture destroyed or so it may seem
Reality is not possible without feeling pain
There is no place to hide, you can't abstain.

Reality is truth, it will always prevail
Bear this in mind before setting sail
When painting dreams in your minds eye
Give thought to others don't aim too high.

Plan your dreams, the world won't stay still
Time is the essence we don't have it to kill
Learn by mistakes then leave them behind
When your mind is certain go with the tide.

Don't give up hope there'll always be crying
Never let failure be for the want of trying
When you are cetain you've found your niche
Your conscience clear, press the switch.

Escaping reality is not part of the dream
Frustration will often make you scream
Moderation in all things for your own sake
Paint a dream with beauty, it won't break.