Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Dream On
Langston Hughes famously pondered: “What happens to a dream deferred?” Naturally, this inquiry by Hughes had broad social ramifications regarding his contemporary environment. I don’t mean to degrade its meaning by attempting to apply it to my odd and comparatively insignificant life. Yet, my question, this morning, is this: what happens to a dream, modified? Does it seethe at former dreams in resentment? Does is sit idly on a shelf for fear its author will be chastised as a bad housekeeper yet again? Does it get swept under a rug by said housekeeper, or is it planted and allowed to blossom despite the inevitable conflict it will create? Does it wither and hide every time an unsupportive soul walks by? The answer, thus far, appears to be all of these.
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He married you because of who you are - which is largely what your dreams are as well. Not because of your housekeeping abilities.
ReplyDeleteRegardless of who though, you shouldn't allow anyone, anyone's ideas or thoughts or opinions, become baggage that weighs your motivation down that you don't follow them.
Because if you don't, no matter where the Air Force puts us in this world, I will fly and beat you up.
And you know I will.
God gives everyone a gift, and clearly yours is writing. It is more than a waste to let it sit on a shelf and collect atomic dust in your brain. Tea steeps well in 3-5 minutes, but a tea overnight can become bitter.
Ah, not his fault really, just me being grumpy and melodramatic this morning. I already feel like a lousy housewife as it is, so that's also my issue...it sucks not living up to your own unrealistic expectations.
ReplyDeleteBut you're absolutely right, and I thank you for the encouragement!