(1 February 1902 – 22 May 1967 / Missouri)

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Dreams

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.

Submitted: Friday, January 03, 2003


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  • Karen Gonzalez-videla (6/17/2013 5:19:00 PM)

    This poem is one of those that have few words but say a lot. It is written with much thought. Liked it :)

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  • Majida Abdul Latif (6/7/2013 7:50:00 AM)

    you have touched thhe very most important thing to the soul whcih is dreams our dreams that keeps us going i loved your poem its short but it held every true thought and believe it was amazing keep going i am waiting for the best

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  • [- W@king Up -] (4/28/2013 8:58:00 PM)

    There is hope, do not despair :) awesome write from ones the best poets of all time :)

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  • Celia Waters (4/17/2013 9:55:00 PM)

    In all things it is better to hope than to despair.
    - Goethe

    This is what I think of with this poem. Even if dreaming and hoping leads to nothing in the end, dreaming will still keep us motivated. An unmotivated life is an unhappy life.

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  • Patricia Grantham (2/27/2013 1:24:00 PM)

    A beautiful short piece of poetry. I am humbled by it.

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  • Patricia Grantham (2/27/2013 1:19:00 PM)

    A beautiful poem about dreams. I am very honored to
    have read it. Most appreciative.

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  • Patricia Grantham (2/27/2013 1:16:00 PM)

    A truly beautiful poem. Words that will live on. I am honored to have read it.

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  • Bernard Kennedy (1/7/2013 1:27:00 AM)

    dreams-unfulfilled wish, unconscious-self2 self speaks-hold fast.

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  • Pradeesh Kumar (12/23/2012 6:39:00 AM)

    Even this poem appears short it contains an inspiring message.These simple words really ignite hope in our
    mind, fill courage in our soul, awake our capabilities. Each time I read it, it truly uplifts my confidence and
    faith on myself. It calls for energize our self with realistic dreams and unleash our potential to conquer
    our world. It is like a candle light for desperate and broken minds.

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  • Paul Mwenelupembe (12/17/2012 9:58:00 PM)

    Dreams that we dream and cling to them, great write! Have a say on my poems and rate them, regards.

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