One of the blog posts I wrote during my early years of blogging when I only had a few followers and so few blog posts. Some lines appeared on my memory page so I am reblogging it here today. Funny how a certain quote would inspire one to dream of writing too.
I woke up this morning remembering a well-loved quote in my head. Many, many years ago, I was on my way to school when I saw this guy who wore a shirt with a lovely quote written in front and it made a big impact on me. Oh yes, short of staring boldly at the words, I committed them to memory and that’s what I remember now. It was written by Langston Hughes, an American poet , playwright and novelist.
Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Dreams keep us going don’t you think? And I believe, really believe that dreams do come true. Maybe, in my subconscious thought, I remembered these simple lines when I wrote Dreams and Escapes as my blog title. There are simple things in life that give extra meaning to our existence. There are simple things in life that make us smile and inspire us to go on. There are simple things in life that always add color to our everyday existence. When I was in college, I used to fill up whole notebooks of quotes, poems and inspiring words culled from the books I have read. It makes me happy to read them now and then, always with some remembered thoughts of long ago, the years in between, the tears and laughter and teenage angst and frustrations. I was lucky to have worked for three years at my university’s library when I was in college and still luckier to have read so many inspiring books and to have known so many inspiring authors.
I dreamed of one day writing something that would inspire. I dreamed of one day reaching out to people by sharing my thoughts. I am slowly getting there I guess. Dreams inspire us to go on and see life in all its beauty, not blinded by the ugly realities that somehow we have to face.
One day, I’ll write a poem and will share it with you.
Your blog already inspires us. Kaya mo yan Arlene. Hopefully soon you will announce a book that you will publish for all the world to read!
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Haha, I gave up dreaming of writing a book Techie. That is quite hard to do. I just sometimes enjoy rereading my earlier posts. Thanks for the visit.
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Just don’t forget may “FAN” ka dito!
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Yeay, aliw naman ako sa iyo. I wish I could write more, minsan tamad na 😉
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ako din madalas tamad haha
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You share your thoughts now, and they often inspire me. It has been a joy to know you through dreams and escapes.
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Thank you so much Anne.
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Seems so relatable.. its an inspiration to just keep writing
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Thank you. I have been writing short verses since I started blogging.
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I will look forward to your poem, Arlene. But much of what you already write is poetic in nature.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you Pete. Who knows, I’ll be inspired to really write an inspirig one…dreaming.
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Thanks Arlene, I love the Hughes poem and with your post you did inspire me today. I needed to read uplifting words today. I’ve had a about eight days in a row fraught with turmoil due to circumstances I can’t control that cause, inevitably, inner strife. Very bad weather here too…God bless you…glad to read that poem today.
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Hello Kathy, I do hope you are feeling okay now. So nice to hear from you again. Thanks for the lovely and inspiring comment.
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I love that quote! I think without having dreams life would be way too dull and boring. It’s so nice to have something to look forward to. I look forward to your poem!
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Oh my, can I do it?
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Langston Hughes is a favorite of mine. Poetry is a language all its own and one in which I am not articulate. I applaud your dreams. Moving toward our dreams can so so satisfying, even if the time seems to move slower than we might like.
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I agree, thanks Maggie.
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