I Never Dreamed

When I was young my dreams were too…they were simpIe, innocent and free… and a little egotistical because…they all revolved around me. I didn't think about my dreams…the things I wanted…who I would become… I never asked myself the question: Where do dreams come from? You see I dreamt from a comfortable bed…in a cozy house…with a happy family. I never dreamed there could be people who had different dreams than me. I use dreamed of getting ice cream from every store along my street… I never dreamed there were other children who had no food to eat. I used to dream of getting new clothes…the latest fashions anywhere. I never dreamed there were other children who had no clothes to wear. I use to dream of a bigger house. I thought ours was much too small. I never dreamed there were other children who had no house at all. My dreams were filled with joy and laughter…and moments in the sun. I never dreamed, the dreams I dreamed…weren't dreamt by everyone! My dreams have changed over the years…that should come as no surprise… for as we grow a little every day…we see the world through different eyes. Now…I dream of a world at peace…where love and kindness shine… Where every child born today…can have dreams similar to mine.