My Dream by Todd-Michael St. Pierre

#3 My Dream

I wrote this poem after thinking about what things in this world were most important to me and what I wanted to tell my 3 nieces and 1 nephew were most important to me in this life.

It’s a poem about hope and vision of a future where people are judged, as Martin Luther King Jr. Said "Not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." So it was inspired by the "I have a Dream" speech, but also by John Lennon's song "Imagine."

This book will be a complete Illustrated book for Children, due out in June of the year 2000.

This poem originally was published in Poems on Life

My Dream

by Todd-Michael St. Pierre

Where the mountains touch the sky

Where poets DREAM, where eagles fly

A secret place above the crowds

Just beneath marshmallow clouds

Lift your eyes to a snowy peak

And see the soon- to- be we seek

Whisper DREAMS and let them rise

To the mountains old and wise

Climbers climb, it's time to try

Where the mountains touch the sky

Take me there. Oh take me now

Someway, Someday, Somewhere, Somehow

Where the ocean meets the sky

Where mermaid dance and seagulls fly

A place in DREAMS I know so well

The sea inside a single shell

Far across the living sea

A pale blue possibility

Beyond the castles made of sand

Tomorrow in a small child's hand

Only DREAMERS need apply

Where the ocean meets the sky

Take me there. Oh take me now

Someway, Someday, Somewhere, Somehow

Where the forests reach the sky

Men are equal and doves still fly

No thorns of war, a perfect rose

This is where the green grass grows

Out beyond the crystal stream

Like Dr. King I have a DREAM

Imagine such a goal in sight

For red and yellow, black and white

Whisper now, let the DREAM begin

It's time to trust the truth within

This is where we seek and find

A gift in being colorblind

Dream on Dreamers, hopes are high

Where the forests reach the sky

Take me there. Oh take me now

Someway, Someday, Somewhere, Somehow

Now, listen close, the future calls

"Build your bridges and tear down walls! "

For time has taught and so it seems

Realities are born of DREAMS

106 Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)

catherine

I love it its a wonderful poem with a good meaning to it and has lots of examples that goes good with the flow love it GREAT JOB!
sam

this is 1 of the most beautiful poems I have ever read,I really enjoyed it & pray you keep writing. You are a true writer & a inspiration to all I am sure!
Mike

I'm writing to tell you that this is a very inspiring and heartful poem. I would like to use this poem in a project of mine, and I will guarantee that I the teacher would love this poem by you. I am writing to tell you that I am inspired. Keep up the good work.
julie

what a wonderful dream, a very inspiring poem to read,keep up the good work hope to read more of your poems.
Shannon

This poem is one of the most inspiring poems I have ever read. Each and every time I read it, it touches me. That is a truly amazing thing. This author has a gift, thank you for sharing it with so many.
Maja

This poem touched my soul. Thank You from the bottom of my heart!
Thida

Your beautiful words make me to love it so much. =^_________^=
Tessa

oh words cant describ how truthful this pom is I would love to meet this poet someday
doreen

it is good finding a poem as refreshing as this
Brittany

Wow, this poem really touched me, you have an excellent way of well wording your words. You have inspired me to right through the heart, something that seems like you did. Great poem, you did a great job.
melissa

i love this one it has many meanings to it can and will mean diffrent things to diffrent people. it's great
Ethelyn

I found this lovely and I know we learn from what we read.
Divagurl

That was such a cool poem about DREAMS it was a very good piece of work!
Elizabeth

i love this poem. it's absolutely great!
Tom

This poem is the work of a genius. It is magnificent.
Megan

I think this poem is a great poem, its very inspirational and it gave me chills when i read it, you did a great job.
ely

This poem will inspire anyone! It's wonderful!
Cinth

your poem really inspires those who want to try to make dreams come true.
crystal

this poem was really how i dream and it truly is how real life is
katie

well done
josh

this is one of the best poems i have read in a long time and i really dont like poetry
donna

only a beautifal heart could write a beautifal poem and that is one of that most beautifal there is.
Marie

This is a truly inspirational poem, one of the best i think ive ever read! Absolutely amazing Todd
BM

Great Poem! I used it 4 school and don't worry, i gave Todd-Michael Phillips the credit!
Angela

YOU GO BEYOND EXCELENT, SUPERB ANYTHING THAT MATCHES THE QUALITY OF EXCELLENT.
swe-angel

I Love thiz poem~!
Amanda

extremely touching..i'm speechless!
nika

If everybody looked at the world like he does, there would not be anymore wars and hate
Kelvin

A fine poem I might say! You really capture the idea of a dream, and how it is being told to a perfect world.
Anna

to the poet who wrote the poem ,which makes so much sense and yet makes me wonder as to why life can't be as easy as the words we say.i enjoyed the words u used to express so well ,the feelings all of us feel but are unable to find the right words for ,thank u for writing it dowm .
poohbear

Very good poem!
becky

I love this poem!
Hala

This poem is great .. & every one has a right to dream.. so make your dreams true..
Ndukwe

Through your dream youv'e touched a life, This life will touch another. You're a gifted preciouse life, And crafted like no other.
Shannon

I had read you poem many times before but lost the address to this site... But I found it again and I am grateful! Hope your having a wonderful day! I like you poems very much they have soo much heart!
susan

Martian Luther King is my role model i have always looked up and loved him. He has taught us everything i have ever believed in. No one is better than anyone and everyone is beautiful. I love this poem it was beautifully written and also expresses everything i believe. Thank you!
Rosemary

Ha,if you really want my comment,then i'm gonna just say'Good!'.
DEBBIE

EXCELLENT!!!!!!
Ranea

It's to bad we could not post this on a billboard for the whole world to read....It is truly inspiring. Ranea
claire

beautiful and inspiring
joey

wicked poem todd
Michelle

This poem is excellent. It reminds me of a song about peace that one of my friends wrote. It's time to tear down the barriers and love/hate people for who they are inside, not their race/religion. This is now my inspiration!
Amanda

I loved this poem!! Truly you have been doing this for a while to show such great talent!! I'm glad I read it.
Bridget

This is beautiful.
beth

this poem was very detailed and gave me images in my mind.. it was very thought out and i enjoyed it tremendously.
shannon

this is a beautiful inspiring poem, i hope we all achieve this dream
sk_a

beautiful
ariel

i think that is most bueatiful poem i have read. the words really hit me in the heart.
shari

I really like this poem, because for one thing, everyone including me, we all have our dreams for the future and otherwise. I somedayhope to be a writer and get something ppublished. thats my dream for now. someday I alsways wanted to be a musician too.
christine

I love the way you used your words to tell the world that all mankind should be equal not colorful.
Brenda

what a beautiful poem. It says so much. Hopefully, one day, there will be no barriers and all people, everwhere, will think alike. Thank you for sharing!
crispin

incredible stuff
Mary

I love the poem. Someone wrote well enough for me see through their eyes. It flowed beautifully. I read it a couple times, it soothed my soul and made me smile. Thanks for the wonderful poem you brought to words.
Angela

Dream until your dreams come true!
Derrick

Well Crafted Poem.
Denise

Great Job!
Nancy

I am an Elementary Teacher & I have shared this with my class, they adore it. Thanks.
Rick

I want to know where I can buy copies of the illustrated version of this poem. it is cool.
Calvin

This poem just flows and the message it complete TRUTH.
Sylvia

I had a Fourth of July Party and about 20 of my friends were here, I showed them this site & your poem and we all decided to vote for you because it is a FABULOUS poem! They all took down the address and will be voting... Bravo!!!
Channing

Nice one man!
Meredith

From your mouth to God's ears! Or in this case from your pen. :-)
Robert

Hey Todd... My name is Robert, I´m 22 years old and live in Sweden where I study at Vaxjo University... I tumbled into this page by mistake actually, but as I enjoy reading poems, I kept on looking.... After a while I read your poem "My Dream" and I think its one of the most beautiful poems I´ve ever read. I really think you´ve captured what its all about. The world right now really hasn´t come that far since Dr. King made his famous speech. I want to thank you for sharing your thoughts and giving me something to think about. The world needs more people who really see where this world is heading, so that one day we maybe can change it and open peoples eyes. Where would we be without love and understanding in this cruel world. So I salute you and continue hoping for the "colorblind world" that one day maybe dare to look beyond the shell that the color of our skin provides and in to the temple which lies beyond and inside
Edie

Your poem "My Dream' was a very beautiful poem. I think it is a great gift to your nieces and nephew. I wonder how it would be if set to music and made into a song.
Diane

Wonderful. so descriptive and filled with emotion. Just thought I would tell you,
Nadine

Dear Todd, I think that I have read all of your work that has been posted and I must say that your poetry is amazing,breath taking, and astounding. You express yourself so beautifully and gracefully. I just wanted to tell you so, and to say thank you for sharing! :O)
Melanie

Very Well Written! Keep up the good work!
Edie

Very beautiful poem. Should be made into a song.
Tanya

Great Job. What a great way to put what everyone thinks ands feels into words. WELL DONE
JOSE

EXCELLENT PIECE OF ART,WITH MAGIG TOUCH OF SOUL AND SPIRIT. AWSOME!
Alfred

i think this is a real good poem for dreams should be in everyone
Amanda

This poem is really moving. It was a strong subject, and it made sense, unlike most poems which are just a jumbled mess on a page. The writer of this poem must be really talented. I hope he posts more of his poems. I can't wait to read them.
Jesse

Aye I like this poem very much. The flow is amazing and my eyes floated down the page like magic.
Chris

Wooh, now thats a poem. Todd you have a gift, that peom is unbelieveable.
Sharon

Lovely, so lovely, I too have that dream. Beautiful words leading up to the dream, dream on and keep writing. Thank you
Kendra

Beautiful.
Stuart

Heaven...that place we dream of! A place...a place within us.
tj

Great poem. People could learn from it. A good way to look at life.
tim

i have read many poems from this sight but this is an outstanding peice of writing.
Sandi

The beauty of this poem is beyond compare, the only thing more beautiful is the dreams you must have!
Yvonne

This was really good
Bonnie

this is just an awesome poem!=)
dana

i am a poet myself and i really enjoyed this poem.
brian

your poem is the greatest i have very read! "my dream" i'm a dreamer & u touched my heart! it's very real poem from the heart! god bless u & keep up the great work!
Kim

I thought that your poem about Dreams was great . It really reached me and I now know what life and everyting around us means
Bob

Tis poem is terrific
Denise

your poem was wnoderful...so beautiful...i have had writers block for awhile. After having read your poem it inspired me to to sit and think of the feelings around me!
Tas

Inspiring poem. Ah!
Christie

It was a great and inspiring poem. It will be of great use. Thanks, your #1 fan, Pookie
TONY

I'M NOT A CRITIC BUT I KNOW A VERY GOOD POEM WHEN I READ ONE AND THIS IS IN MY OPINION FOR WHAT ITS WORTH IS A VERY VERY GOD POEM,FROM ONE TO TEN,TEN+ONE
Josh

I realy enjoyed your poem. Being a poem writer myself I know how hard it is to do what you did in your poem. You did a great job and keep writing these great poems!
Steve

A beautiful insight into the heart of a poet and a poem that reaches out to anyone who has ever had a dream.
Mark

Gives hopes to dreams again
matthew

wow thats sooooo amazing i love how you put every word it was amazing
Frances

It is great
NayNay

the poem was the most beatiful thing anyone could ever wright and know you have tallent keep up the good work coming from one auther to anuther hold on to your dreams and never let go
Pretender

Very nice poem! if only we could all HEED the words (smile)
Marilyn

EXCELENT!
Lisa

Your poetry was so beautiful. It is time to tear down walls of fear of color and to see the things that only matter through God. Thanks.
Mahendra

I like to dream. I know its not much to write, but that is have i feel.
Laura

I am touched by the reality of the words. They hit so close to my heart, to someone very dear and special. I to am a dreamer and somewhat a writer although I keep my writings to myself I enjoy the readings of these fine writers. Mr. Todd you have a talent for not only words you seem to have a true heart filled with hope and faith as well. Don't ever let go of either on.
Thomas

super! form-rhyme content-hopeful yellow star
sharl

My Dream is a wonderful poem. I particularly like the phrase "soon-to-be we seek" Great sensitivity to the deepest thoughts in all of us translated to the real world. Brillant.
Arianna

This poem was indeed extremely touching. You're a great poet!
deepti

best,bestest
melanie

After i was done reading this poem, i read it again, and then again, the message is so amazing and is delievered in such a profound way.

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