Langston Hughes (1 February 1902 – 22 May 1967 / Missouri)
Poems by Langston Hughes : 22 / 93
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.
Langston Hughes
Submitted: Friday, January 03, 2003
Read poems about / on: snow, life, dream
Poems by Langston Hughes : 22 / 93
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This poem is one of those that have few words but say a lot. It is written with much thought. Liked it :)
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
There is hope, do not despair :) awesome write from ones the best poets of all time :)
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.
A beautiful short piece of poetry. I am humbled by it.
A beautiful poem about dreams. I am very honored to
have read it. Most appreciative.
A truly beautiful poem. Words that will live on. I am honored to have read it.
dreams-unfulfilled wish, unconscious-self2 self speaks-hold fast.
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.
Dreams that we dream and cling to them, great write! Have a say on my poems and rate them, regards.