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Let Me Be


What dreams are made of? I often asked that myself.


When I was young, it has been easy to have dreams. I could weave a dream as much as I desire. Each time I saw flock of birds flying freely in the wide sky, I just closed my eyes and I was among them.


When the waves come rushing ashore, I was on top of them. Dancing with every beat of the wind, the waves cradled me as if I belonged to the oceans.


When the stars twinkle in the deep dark night, I was touching its glow. Though light years away, the stars came to me, caressing the loneliness and easing the pain.


When in the morning a flower blooms, I would be with them. When its petals open as if a hand at prayers, I was united with the harmony it brings.


There are still dreams.Butthey arenot the same ones I used to have.


I wonder.Where have the birds gone? Whydon't the waves dance the way it used to kiss the shore? Why do stars hide and abandon its radiance? Why do flowers wither as the sun sets?


I used to dream that one day I would be there. Realizing the apex of what my life can offer.


A teacher I am. I have dreams. I can build peace within the walls, bridges within the barriers, tranquility within the chaos.


Yet when dreams are within reach, there are no birds in the sky, no waves dancing on the shores, no stars afloating in the vast darkness, no flowers abloom in the morning glory. Suddenly, the dreams go with them.


Where are the dreams? Where are my dreams?


As I walked along the shore, the dance of the waves calmed my fears; the birds in the picturesque blue amused my thoughts as the flowers kept its magnificence and as the stars radiate with vibrant beam. They are summoning me. As if telling me your dreams are alive. As long as we are here.


As I look at them from afar, I resolve to take on my dreams. Come what may.

I can still be there. I may not have bridges but I can have planks. There may be walls and chaos, but I can sow unity and love.


I may be alone but I am a teacher. I can touch hearts.

Dreams I have. And they are mine if you will only...

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