Unfinished Dreams

I have so many unfinished dreams…

In the throes of pessimism it seems

That my dreams unrealized would remain

But when I am being rational and sane

I realize that many have come true already..

The dreams that my younger self used to see

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Thirty years ago, my ambitions did not stretch that far

My goals were less lofty than they now are

Life was simpler, material possessions were few

And so were the things I wanted to do..

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Many expectations of my younger self I have exceeded

In ways unimaginable to her I have succeeded

But now my dreams are soaring higher

Is it greed or natural expansion of desire?

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When I feel unfulfilled, myself I need to remind

A lot of blessings in life I’ve been able to find

If my future dreams remain unrealized I shall not fret

I’ve already received much more than I thought I would get