Poem: The Dreams I Shed (mental health - overcoming adversity)

The Dreams I Shed by Ruben White 

What dreams I had, like socks unpaired,  

Dancing wildly, yet none were cared;  

Of riches, glory, and endless fame,  

But here I am, rewriting the game.  

Oh, the love that once felt like a test,  

Now blooms in laughter, no longer a mess.  

I shed the weight of my childhood fears,  

Like old confetti from long-gone years.  

The fame that flickered turned into a spark,  

Igniting my soul, lighting the dark.  

With every heart-throb, I found my song,  

Realizing, at last, I’ve been strong all along.  

O burning doubt, my former foe,  

You taught me strength, and now I glow!  

Tears turned to rainbows, a colorful cheer,  

My mental health? A journey, my dear.  

So here’s to dreams, those whimsical schemes,  

I’ve turned my life into vibrant memes!