What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?

Just trying to be mindful to not defer any of my dreams. Nor hinder the dreams of anyone else. Many things get put off until a later date, yet how often do we get the satisfaction of saying, "you know what? everything on my to-do list is complete. next!" how fly is that?

Is it ever really possible to take a break from life, put everything on hold, and just chillax for a bit? Aside from having a luxurious life where money ain't a thing, an extended sabbatical is sure to hurt those pockets. So imagine suspending your deepest desires for whatever reasons, and not ever being able to devote full attention to them because something always comes up. Sometimes, we can become so burdened with our troubles and daily grind that we fail to see the bigger picture. It happens in life, work, play, and home. Being mired in the details can tamper with your vision.

But even blind people can surf the web.

Dreams can be intangible or palpable; realistic or extreme; short-term or life-long. Yet they're all yours. Keep 'em close. Whether they be goals, accomplishments, fantasies, or plain ole make-believe land type stuff that you scribbled in a 4th grade workbook and kept as a keepsake. Cherish them. Do whatever you can to nurture them into existence. Especially if they are realistic or still captivate your imagination and bring a smile to your soul. Because you'll be liable to explode knowing you never truly gave it your best shot.
Langston ain't never lied.