Dreams of Tomorrow
By Leni Marlina*
In the land of dreams and stars so bright,
What do you want to be, when day turns to night?
A musician strumming a magical tune,
Or an astronaut exploring the moon.
Maybe a soccer champion, swift and bold,
Scoring the winning goal, the crowd in a hold.
An artist with colors so grand,
Painting pictures of oceans and land.
Or perhaps a teacher, wise and kind,
Sharing knowledge to open young minds.
A baker making treats sweet and neat,
Or a farmer growing veggies to eat.
A scientist exploring worlds unknown,
Or an author, where stories are sown.
Whatever you choose, near or far,
Remember you're special, just as you are.
Dream big, work hard, and you'll see,
The future is bright, as bright as can be.
For in every dream, there's a spark of light,
Guiding you forward, day and night.
So dream your dreams, let your heart be free,
And you'll be amazing, just wait and see!
From musicians to astronauts, soccer champs too,
The world is wide open, waiting for you.
Melbourne, July 2012
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*The poem was originally featured in Leni Marlina's private poem collection in July 2012 and it was revised in July 2023 before it was published on digital media.
**Since 2006, the author has dedicated herself as a lecturer at the Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang. She is also the founder and head of the World Children's Literature Community (WCLC). Additionally, she has been an active member of the Satu Pena West Sumatra Writers Association since 2022, and has been involved with the Victoria Writers in Australia since 2012.