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