Dream Quote by Nikki Giovanni
“My dream is a red dress Above my knees High-heel red sandals And me coming over the top The music booming Hi Howie I will say With a lovely smile I don't want to play the game I want to be it.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled (Dream) by Nikki Giovanni, 1990s
The speaker envisions a bold, confident self, shedding games and embracing authentic joy.
In simple terms: Dream of bold self‑expression and confidence.
Key Takeaway
Embrace confidence and authenticity.
Themes
self‑expression
confidence
identity
dreams
music
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
inspirational
poetic
When to use this quote
- performance art
- personal branding
- creative workshops
- self‑esteem coaching
Key Concepts
self‑actualization
empowerment
artistic vision
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the top” represent for you?
- How can you translate this vision into daily actions?
A Different Perspective
The imagery may be overly idealized, ignoring practical constraints.
![“I just think she was a wonderful woman. What I think of when I think of Nina [Simone] is someone that I could relate to, who didn't want anything from me, that could relate to me because I didn't want anything from her. It was nice.” quote by Nikki Giovanni](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4d5/nikki-giovanni-1757_nice_i-just-think-she-was-a-wonderful-woman-w_31454.jpg)
![“[To become a poet] The most important thing is to pay attention. The next would probably be to read; it's so important to pay attention. It keeps you from being bored, and I might add it keeps you from being boorish.” quote by Nikki Giovanni](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/27b/nikki-giovanni-1757_add_to-become-a-poet-the-most-important-thin_189198.jpg)
