Dismissed Desires

Dreams developed during darkness

decide destiny, define duty,

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Dictate decisions, direct dreamers:

dance, draw, direct, design

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Disadvantages don't disqualify,

deficiencies don't discount

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Discipline demands determination—

definite, distinct, deliberate

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Dreading defeat dims determination,

distorts definites, devises doom,

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Devouring discouraged, drifting dreamers

during disheartening days

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Diamonds don't dazzle daily—

days disappoint, delivering dim dawns,

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Descending daisies, derelict dolls,

dwindling daffodils, duplicating dust

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Do demons deserve delicate deaths?

Do diamonds detest distant darkness?

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Deeming deservedness dissolves divinity;

denying dreams definitely defies destiny

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Despite difficulty, despite doubt,

desires deepen, demanding devotion