The American Dream
Big house.
Nice spouse.
Fancy car.
That isn’t too far.
It’s within our reach.
And what society will preach.
Entertainment to escape.
Turns the mind into a different shape.
Is it what we truly want?
To shamelessly flaunt.
Scares the hell out of me.
To become what has been instilled to be.
Dare to be broke.
Share with an honest foke.
Your true dreams come true.
When you truly pursue.
I don’t mean to scare.
But The American Dream may become your worst nightmare.
Posted by
Dianeism
6:03 PM
I read your book and just saw the movie and it seems that I too have disappeared into not only a significant other (a relationship that lasted 7 years) but also into a life that was comfortable. I didn’t piece it together until I saw the movie that God’s message through your story is to eat (for the soul), pray (for peace of mind), and love (to fulfill the heart). These things are the only things that truly matter in this world. I am writing a similar story to yours. It’s about a spiritual revolution within yourself. I started writing it last August 2009 before I read your book and saw the movie. I started writing it before me and my boyfriend broke up and realized that my story, Awaken, turned out to be my own awakening. I have always been pretty close to God, but sometimes I get lazy and need something to re-ignite my spirit. Needless to say, I am awake. After the break up, I felt I needed a change in my life and to actually start living it and make life happen instead of letting it happen to me. As Americans I think we let our freedom rot away and disintegrate into mindless entertainment so we can escape from the craziness. I hope that your story helps people realize that the American dream can sometimes be a nightmare. People worry too much about what they are expected to have and want instead of what will challenge them and make them grow, which is why people are after the American dream as a substitute for their individual dream. My dream is to inspire people with my words as you have. And I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your very deep personal story with the world. I hope that you have opened people’s minds and hearts to a new and better life. I’m glad that as soon as you let God into your life, everything you knew changed for the better. I admire you for having the guts to make a change and do the work.
Dark Angel
Where did you go, you are so far gone.
To follow the emptiness to fulfill the feeling you haven't felt in so long.
Like magic you disappeared into bitter, brittle, and broken.
It's been too long since we've spoken.
Do you speak to hear yourself speak?
Do you weep to hear yourself weep?
You use to be bright, but the world has turned you black.
Now there is only one way to come back.
Bring a smile from a foe or friend.
Then you'll be happy while I mend.
I'll turn your frown to a smile.
While you follow the Nile.
Your ugly into beautiful.
As long as your life is dutiful.
I'll rid your devils as I re-ignite the spark.
And light up your dark.
I'll fix your broken.
Posted by
Dianeism
4:28 PM
It always makes me sad when someone I know goes from a believer to non-believer. So sad that I've even cried about it. Some have stopped being believers in themselves and in God. Most of the people I meet that have gotten "lost" over time seem to yearn for something more, but can't seem to find "it", whatever it maybe. Believing is a gift and I think God really only reveals himself to those who don't need proof. I also know non-believers who act more Christian than actual Christians. In my opinion, non-believers aren't doomed for hell. I don't think God believes in black and white(hell-black/heaven-white) which is what purgatory is for. For all the shades of gray. All I can do to help shed some light is be the best example that I can be, I can't change people's minds, but I can plant a seed. Hopefully it will grow.
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