Born in 1902, Langston Hughes, an iconic figure in American literature, is well-known for his contributions to poetry, fiction, and social commentary. Dreams is one of his most famous poems that talks about his belief in the power of dreams as a source of hope and motivation. The poem is written in lucid language and serves as both a warning and an encouragement to hold onto one’s dreams, regardless of the challenges given by life. It covers themes such as hope, ambition, and the fear of failure.
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.