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Poetry Friday: A Poem for the New Year




A new year, a time to remember the importance of holding onto dreams

Dreams
by Langston Hughes

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.

A Year of Readingis hosting the Poetry Friday round-up. Thank you Mary Lee and Franki.

Happy New Year. Happy Reading.

MsMac

 

January 2nd, 2009 in Poetry Friday  Tagged Poetry Friday |

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3 Responses to “ Poetry Friday: A Poem for the New Year ”

  1. # 1   Jules Says:
    January 2nd, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    Absolutely perfect choice for the new year.

    Jules

  2. # 2   Lorie Ann Grover Says:
    January 2nd, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    I love this poem! Thanks for bringing it to mind again.

  3. # 3   Katie Says:
    January 2nd, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    Thanks for posting this poem. It’s very appropriate for the beginning of a new year!

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