Dreams To Remember Poem by Qiniso Mogale

I've got dreams to remember
Long forgotten dreams
Buried dreams
Shattered Dreams
Dreams lying in the Intensive Care Unit
Maimed dreams
Dreams that should rise from the ashes.

I've got dreams to remember
Dreams I let go of because I gave up
Dreams in which I was discouraged
Dreams in which I was sabotaged
Dreams in which I was back stabbed
Dreams in which I was betrayed
Dreams that were destroyed
Dreams that were killed.

I've got dreams to remember
Dreams that were stolen
Dreams that need to be recovered
Dreams that must be resuscitated
Dreams that must be revived
Dreams that must rise from the dead
Dreams that must be restored
Dreams that must be fulfilled
Dreams that must be realised.

I've got dreams to remember
I've got battles to win
I've got wars to conquer
I've got territories to acquire
I have a legacy to leave behind
I have a reputation to build.