Looking Forward and Back

See a child's dreams. Hear a woman's reality.

Once upon my little girl dreams,
I saw a woman standing proud.
People were applauding her with reverence,
When she spoke there was silence in the crowd.
Once upon my little girl dreams,
I saw her accomplish great things.
Awards and diplomas hung on her walls.
She had the knowledge of a genius, the following of kings.
Once upon my little girl dreams,
I saw her smiling every moment.
Children tugged at her gown, a husband kissed her cheek
She was ultimately content.
Once upon my womanhood dreams,
I saw an ambitious little girl.
Lots of plans ran through her head,
Maybe she’d be a doctor or the wife of an earl.
Once upon my womanhood dreams
I saw a man pluck her virtue.
He ripped away her hopes and dreams.
What was her future? What would she do?
Once upon my womanhood dreams,
I saw a child at her feet.
She was a child raising a baby.
Who would she turn to? Poverty, would she ever defeat?
Once upon my life’s reality,
I dream of things to be.
Hopes of joy and prosperity run through my head.
I Will Be Someone Someday You’ll See!!