My mother used to say to me
'Girl, hope is not a plan';
If you hope for things to happen,
Life will be over, before it’s began.
You have to put some effort in
To make your hopes come true,
Because if you don't, you’ll lose the chance
And your hopes will have gone askew.
There's nothing wrong in dreaming though
About things you want in life,
But dreaming gets you nowhere,
More likely gives you strife.
For hopes and dreams to both come true,
It takes a lot of work,
But anything can be possible
If you plan – and do not shirk.
You need a bit of focus, and know
Exactly what you seek,
You need to know what route to take:
Be direct; in control; never weak.
So here's a bit of sound advice
For all those who are "dreamers":
You must make a plan for what you need
As a "planner" is also a "schemer."
So mother was right in what she said
That 'hope is not a plan',
If you look ahead and plan your way,
Your hopes have now began.
So when it comes to hopes and dreams
Make them happen – Yes you can!
But remember please, mother's maxim,
That hope is not a plan!