Sophia Proctor; “The Dreamer”

Artist Feature: Sophia Proctor / Writing / Class of 2024

By Madison Alexander

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"The Dreamer" by Sophia Proctor

Quickly it leaks, dripping from the mind,

Blazing fever, eyes fixed open, my spirit yet to find,

Crimson Goddess of aptitude, bless me with your divine

Beloved fruit of brilliance, feed me from your vine

Until the dagger in my heart drips golden blood refine

I will exude into the paper, virtuosity will be mine

Weeping, laughing, loving, never straight down the line

To memories and artistry I make a gleaming shrine

Soul feeding, fear receding!

As I grow closer to where I began, my passion will incline.

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Sophia Proctor is a St. Mary's Academy junior. She shares that she composed her poem "The Dreamer" to "highlight the passion of young people," focusing particularly on the female experience. Proctor also shares that she aims to capture "the desire to give something to the world with the hope that it will live on long after we are gone."

"The Dreamer" was featured in the 2021-2022 edition of Escribe Maria.

Sophia Proctor