The Day Toys Had Dreams

    By PAULO SÉRGIO DE ANDRADE

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    23 Aug, 2023

    Once upon a time, in the cozy confines of a children's playroom, the toys had a peculiar ability - they could dream.

    The leader among them was a brave teddy bear named Ted. He was well-loved and known for his wisdom and kindness.

    One morning, Ted gathered all the other toys to share an extraordinary dream he had.

    "I dreamt about a land where we could pursue our own dreams," he explained. His words created ripples of excitement among the toys.

    Among the fascinated toys was a small wooden doll named Daisy. She was curious and creative, always eager for adventure.

    Daisy stepped forward and asked Ted, "How can we reach this land?"

    Ted responded thoughtfully, "First, we need to believe in our dreams. Then, we must find the courage to chase them."

    Encouraged by Ted, Daisy eagerly shared her dream of flying with butterflies in a beautiful meadow.

    Inspired by Daisy's adventurous spirit, each toy shared their dreams. There were dreams of exploring oceans, scaling mountains, and even cooking gourmet meals.

    Once all the toys had shared, Ted, beaming with pride, announced, "Let's make our dreams a reality!"

    The toys embarked on their adventure, journeying through every corner of the playroom, turning familiar objects into tools for their mission.

    Daisy used a paper plane to soar high above, her cotton-made butterflies fluttering beside her, fulfilling her dream of flying.

    A tiny toy sailor named Skip captained a paper boat in a makeshift sea made from a blue blanket, exploring the vast 'ocean.'

    A plush rabbit named Cotton climbed a tower of wooden blocks, ecstatic about his mountain climbing adventure.

    And a little toy chef named Sal cooked delicious 'meals' using play-doh and plastic food. His dream of being a gourmet chef was coming to life!

    Ted observed all this with a satisfied smile. Seeing the joy on his friends' faces made him incredibly happy.

    They continued to play, laugh, and dream throughout the day, each experiencing the thrill of their own adventures.

    As the day neared its end, the toys returned to their spots, their hearts filled with joy and contentment.

    Ted, feeling accomplished and proud, called out, "Today was our day of dreams. Tomorrow, we can dream anew!"

    Daisy smiled as she held on to her paper plane. Her dream had become a reality, and she was ready for new dreams tomorrow.

    The toys nodded in agreement, looking forward to the next day with excitement and anticipation.

    As darkness fell and the stars shone bright, the playroom fell quiet. The toys were resting, dreaming about their next grand adventure.

    High above, the moon watched over the playroom, casting a gentle glow on the toys. It was the silent guardian of their dreams.

    The next morning, the toys woke up to a new day. But they were not the same. They had become dreamers and adventurers.

    With each passing day, their adventures grew more exciting. Their dreams expanded, their hearts grew bolder, and their friendships deepened.

    Every night, they fell asleep dreaming about the unknown, and every morning, they woke up ready to face new adventures.

    The playroom was buzzing with energy and laughter. It was once just a playroom, but now, it was also a land of dreams and adventures.

    And so, in a cozy corner of the world, the toys lived their dreams. Each day was a new story, each night a new dream.

    And in the heart of it all stood Ted, the wise and kind teddy bear, leading his brave friends towards new dreams, new adventures.

    Their story is a reminder that dreams can become reality, and every day is a chance to dream anew.

    So remember, dream on, chase your dreams, and just like the toys in the playroom, you too can live your dreams.