I Dream by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the idea that dreams are a reflection of one's deepest desires and aspirations. The speaker describes their own dreams as being filled with beauty, music, and joy, suggesting that they are driven by a desire for creativity and happiness. However, the poem also touches on the idea that dreams can be fleeting and ephemeral, disappearing when one wakes up to face the harsh realities of life.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1889 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Romantic · 381 words
First lines
Oh, I have dreams. I sometimes dream of Life / In the full meaning of that splendid word. / Its subtle music which few men have heard, / Though all may hear it, sounding through earth's strife. / Its mountain heights by mystic breezes kissed / Lifting their lovely peaks above the dust; / Its treasures which no touch of time can rust, / Its emerald seas, its dawns of amethyst, / Its certain purpose, its serene repose, / Its usefulness, that finds no hour for woes, / This is my dream of Life.
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I Dream is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1889 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1889 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Romantic, Inspirational, Mystical
- Length: 381 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Philosophical — The themes explore deep existential questions about life, love, and death.
- Romantic — The work delves into the nature of love with passionate and idealistic descriptions.
- Inspirational — The text aims to inspire and uplift by presenting idealized visions of life and love.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · Philosophical · Spiritual · Inspirational · Motivational · Optimistic · Uplifting · Personal Growth · Self-Discovery · Mindfulness · Contemplation