Dreams be the way

The following poem was written by Issac, a homeless youth who is now in custody at the Goodhue County Adult Detention Center.  Isaac grew up in an abusive household and turned to the streets when he was 16 because he felt safer on the streets than he did at home.  Issac connected with HOPE Coalition through the weekly support group "Renewed Hope" that HOPE staff facilitates at the jail for inmates who are struggling to turn their lives around.

"Dreams be the way"

A poem by Isaac

If inside of my mind, there is darkness;

then only my dreams may provide illumination.

For in my dreams, I see a story that is yet to be written.

In my dreams, I see the faces of those whom others have forgotten.

In my dreams, there is always a way to find the answer.

If inside my mind, there is sorrow

then only my dreams can provide consolation.

If inside my mind, I find myself lost

then, truly then, Dreams Be the Way.