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Dreams Deleted
December 4, 2014
“If you keep it up you can go wherever you’d like.”
Are my dreams furthered?
Many wish to attend Notre Dame, IU, or Purdue
Stanford, Harvard, or Yale
“You’re years away from having to worry about that.”
Are my dreams deferred?
Many want to be popstars, presidents, and princesses
Lawyers, doctors, and architects
“It’s sad [relationships] are already ruined for you.”
Are my dreams deleted?
Many wish to fall in love, get married, and have kids
Nice car, home, and family
© Xiao H., Naperville, IL
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Inspired by Langston Hughes's Harlem. I wrote this shortly after with my sister after my mood disorder diagnosis.