A Dream by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the idea that a dream can be more fulfilling than reality. The speaker describes a vivid and romantic dream they had, which was so real it felt like an actual experience. In the dream, they were with their beloved, surrounded by beauty and luxury. The speaker laments that they woke up from this wonderful dream to find themselves in a dull and mundane reality.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1889 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Science Fiction · 150 words
First lines
That was a curious dream; I thought the three Great planets that are drawing near the sun With such unerring certainty begun To talk together in a mighty glee. They spoke of vast convulsions which would be Throughout the solar system-the rare fun Of watching haughty stars drop, one by one, And vanish in a seething vapour sea.
I thought I heard them comment on the earth- That small dark object-doomed beyond a doubt. They wondered if live creatures moved about Its tiny surface, deeming it of worth. And then they laughed-'twas such a singing shout That I awoke and joined too in their mirth.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1889 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Philosophical, Satire
- Length: 150 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Fantasy — The narrative involves a dream with talking planets and cosmic events.
- Science Fiction — The plot includes astronomical phenomena and speculative cosmic events.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential questions and the nature of the universe.
Tags
Poetry · Romance · Love · Dreams · Imagination · Fantasy · Idealism · Optimism · Inspirational · Motivational · Uplifting · Spiritual