If You Tried

Pipe dreams. Of having talent.
Of working in your field and folks taking notice.
Of your opinion being worth something.

Pipe dreams. Of waking up and loving what you
do for a living. Of being excited to go to work.
Of not living for retirement.

Pipe dreams. Of not being controlled by fear.
Of not making the logical choice. Of following your heart.

Pipe dreams. Because you think you are not
special. Because a thousand people are waiting
to fill your shoes. Because you are scared of the unknown.

Pipe dreams. Because fear is the controlling factor.
Because you don't know anything else. Because you don't
act on your dreams.

Pipe dreams. Because you don't have enough money.
Because you chose to stay close to your family.
Because what if you didn't make it if you tried?