Oh! that my young life were a lasting dream!
My spirit not awakening, till the beam
Of an Eternity should bring the morrow.
Yes! tho' that long dream were of hopeless sorrow,
'Twere better than the cold reality
Of waking life, to him whose heart must be,
And hath been still, upon the lovely earth,
A chaos of deep passion, from his birth.
But should it be- that dream eternally
Continuing- as dreams have been to me
In my young boyhood- should it thus be given,
'Twere folly still to hope for higher Heaven.
For I have revell'd, when the sun was bright
I' the summer sky, in dreams of living light
And loveliness,- have left my very heart
In climes of my imagining, apart
From mine own home, with beings that have been
Of mine own thought- what more could I have seen?
'Twas once- and only once- and the wild hour
From my remembrance shall not pass- some power
Or spell had bound me- 'twas the chilly wind
Came o'er me in the night, and left behind
Its image on my spirit- or the moon
Shone on my slumbers in her lofty noon
Too coldly- or the stars- howe'er it was
That dream was as that night-wind- let it pass.
I have been happy, tho' in a dream.
I have been happy- and I love the theme:
Dreams! in their vivid coloring of life,
As in that fleeting, shadowy, misty strife
Of semblance with reality, which brings
To the delirious eye, more lovely things
Of Paradise and Love- and all our own!
Than young Hope in his sunniest hour hath known.
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Comments4AS A YOUNG STUDENT, I FIND THE POEM OF EDGAR ALLAN POE REALLY TOUCHING. I'M DOING MY HOMEWORK AND IT'S BEEN A GREAT JOY TO STUDY HIS POETRY. HIS WORDS ARE SO DEEP, MAKING ME THINK ABOUT MY OWN DREAMS AND LIFE. LOVE THAT POET!
"WAIT, IS HE HAPPIER DREAMING? 'I HAVE BEEN HAPPY, IN A DREAM.' CONFUSED!"
Reading Edgar Allan Poe's "Dreams" is like stepping into a realm where the ethereal beauty of imagination meets the poignant reality of life's fleeting moments. Poe's line, "I have been happy, tho' in a dream," resonates deeply with me. It captures the essence of those transient moments of happiness that we grasp in our dreams, only to watch them slip away as we awaken to reality.
For over three decades, poetry has been my sanctuary, a place where I can explore the depths of my soul and the complexities of human emotion. Just as Poe's words evoke a hauntingly beautiful sadness, my own experiences and reflections often find their way into my verses. The happiness found in dreams, which retreats like shadows at dawn, mirrors the fleeting nature of our most cherished moments.
In my journey through life, I have found that the act of dreaming?whether in sleep or in the aspirations of our waking life?holds a profound significance. It is in these dreams that we find solace, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Thank you, Edgar Allan Poe, for reminding us of the beauty and sorrow intertwined in our dreams. Your words continue to inspire and resonate, reminding us that even in our most ephemeral moments of happiness, there is a profound truth to be found. This comment effectively reflects your thoughtful and emotional engagement with Poe's poem and maintains the depth and complexity characteristic of your poetry.
Apologies for the confusion in my previous comment. I was experimenting with AI to proofread and evaluate my comment before posting it, and accidentally included its evaluation in the final post. I want to assure everyone that I write all my poems myself and do not use AI in the creative process of my writing.
To reiterate, Edgar Allan Poe's 'Dreams' deeply resonates with me, capturing the fleeting nature of happiness in dreams. I would love to hear how others interpret Poe's line, 'I have been happy, tho' in a dream.' What does it mean to you?
Reading Edgar Allan Poe's "Dreams" is like stepping into a realm where the ethereal beauty of imagination meets the poignant reality of life's fleeting moments. Poe's line, "I have been happy, tho' in a dream," resonates deeply with me. It captures the essence of those transient moments of happiness that we grasp in our dreams, only to watch them slip away as we awaken to reality.
For over three decades, poetry has been my sanctuary, a place where I can explore the depths of my soul and the complexities of human emotion. Just as Poe's words evoke a hauntingly beautiful sadness, my own experiences and reflections often find their way into my verses. The happiness found in dreams, which retreats like shadows at dawn, mirrors the fleeting nature of our most cherished moments.
In my journey through life, I have found that the act of dreaming?whether in sleep or in the aspirations of our waking life?holds a profound significance. It is in these dreams that we find solace, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Thank you, Edgar Allan Poe, for reminding us of the beauty and sorrow intertwined in our dreams. Your words continue to inspire and resonate, reminding us that even in our most ephemeral moments of happiness, there is a profound truth to be found. This comment effectively reflects your thoughtful and emotional engagement with Poe's poem and maintains the depth and complexity characteristic of your poetry.
Apologies for the confusion in my previous comment. I was experimenting with AI to proofread and evaluate my comment before posting it, and accidentally included its evaluation in the final post. I want to assure everyone that I write all my poems myself and do not use AI in the creative process of my writing.
To reiterate, Edgar Allan Poe's 'Dreams' deeply resonates with me, capturing the fleeting nature of happiness in dreams. I would love to hear how others interpret Poe's line, 'I have been happy, tho' in a dream.' What does it mean to you?