I want a vintage bicycle.
But I’d have to add a wicker basket
to hold sparkly plum notebooks and pens made of bamboo.
I would wear an autumn skirt and a pair of peep toe shoes
Because it would be a girl’s bike
And ride to a field carpeted with fallen oak leaves.
I’d spend the day reading and writing and dreaming cloud high dreams
I’d speak to the wind about my plans
Because I’d have all the time in the world.
I’d murmur to the leaves about the pretty things I’d find
Pretties make the world a better place
And I’d sing with the sparrows about the shops in which the lovely would reside.
Then I’d hop back on my bicycle
I’d remember to ring the tiny silver bell
And I’d go make my dreams happen.
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I don’t have a vintage bicycle
But I’m on the lookout
So I can’t ride out to the golden fields.
Instead, I sit in front of a low table
With a strong cup of caramel coffee
And tap my fingers across a keyboard.
I form sentences while stirring soups
No wind-whispering for now
And I wrap my dreams in clean, warm sheets.
Sometimes dreams don’t look like clouds
And clouds don’t look like dreams
But that doesn’t mean I’ll stop the dreaming.
Work and play
Play and work
Whoever said they couldn’t be the same thing?
***
Of what do you dream?
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thank you and yours for your service to America, god speed to your soldier.
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I dream to be home…. I want to be there when my babies wake up. I want to snuggle with them when they are sleepy for nap time. I want to be there to guide and direct them. I want these last 6 months to go quickly…… I dream to be home.
Thinking about you today and your hubby – saying prayers for both of you.
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You make me smile!!
Your writings are beautiful; you make me want to dream more.
What do I dream of?
I dream of photography that others can fall in love with. I dream of mastering that art and fully enjoying it. I dream of making it my passion and business.
But I also dream of meeting someone special someday and falling in love. I dream of little toes and fingers and soft wispy hair on my future hopeful babies.
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Sounds perfect :)
Love your writing style!
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you should get one!! my vintage bike is my favorite possession next to my kitchen aid mixer ;)
i bought an old junky one at a yard sale for $2, bought some paint and fixed it up a bit!
sometimes you can find them on mega sale here: http://www.chubbyscruisers.com/
oh, and i dream/my heart desires to be back home with family and familiarities of the states.
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ahhhh, this is beautiful! :)
we would get along fine in our skirts and peep shoes and vintage bicycles, I say, as I drink strong coffee and type while Lightening McQueen is playing in the back ground :)
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I dream of rainy, drizzly, gray days with the scent of kerosene in the air.
I dream of time to sit and watch a movie from start to finish.
I dream of evenings all to myself, with only the company of an avocado face mask and a bottle of nail polish.
I dream of pursuing my hobby, and sewing up what *I* want, instead of what a customer wants.
…..
I dream of taking Jesus to countries filled with dark-skinned people who have never heard His name.
I dream of summer in December in a huge metropolis and discipling sweet young believers who have adorable accents.
…..
I dream of living in the moment, here, today, giving up what I want RIGHT NOW so that later I can fulfill the dreams God is giving me.
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Gorgeous, gorgeous post. I was caught up in it. Thank you.
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Today on my day off I am sitting on the couch with a quilt covering my bare feet in our familys “rustic” living room watching my baby brother Jeremy dancing aroud to our music on the television. While I sit here enjoying my family surfing on the net and reading your post you had me think what is my dream?
Well, my dream?
My dream is to be on plane adopting children all over the world. This truly is my dream.
Love your post!
Ginger~
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Oh, I love this! we are obviously soul sisters.
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I am a day late but I want to thank your family for the sacrifice that you make everyday to keep my family safe and free!!! God bless you and may your dreams come true!
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I dream of sleeping in . . .
Of having (quiet) time to blog . . .
Of having energy to bake all the delicious recipes I continue to find and stash away . . .
Of having uninterrupted alone time with Jesus every morning . . .
Instead, I am up before the dawn most every day to whispered “good morning mommy”s from a tow-headed little boy. Blogging doesn’t happen much, because I am too busy teaching, playing, and lovin’ on said little boy. I bake sourdough bread because it’s quick and easy, and Jesus and I snatch moments together throughout the day.
:) :) :)
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Oh, to sing on a platform and help to usher thousands of people in worship at the Throne. :)
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