I KEEP ON DREAMING

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 I keep on dreaming
 Having reached for a star
 And been disappointed with my empty hand
  
 I try the river flowing
 Come up with a mouthful of sand
 When I wanted something grand
  
 Our country had standards
 I see them disappear
 I look for those who stand for something
 Smugness is not a substitute
  
 There are those in desperate need
 Ignored by many because of greed
  
 I listen to a widow with deep faith
 Her children are suffering malnutrition
 She walks two miles each way for water
 To make soup with weeds and is thankful
  
 I keep on dreaming; what can I do?
 What is in front of me is my call
  
 Betrayed by those in whom I trust
 I seek deep faith; will not let it rust
  
 I want the Prince to bring us peace
 Arouse our interests in other’s needs
 Victims of dictators seeking control
 Dictators who commit corruptible deeds
  
 I dream that truth can be accepted
 Watch it trashed if it is contrary to
 The shaky ground of the opposition
 I keep dreaming of solutions; how about you
  
 Stanski
 September 25, 2019 ^