Langston Hughes, "Dreams"

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.

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Today is Langston Hughes' birthday. If you don't know Hughes, my two favorites are "Theme for English B" and "Dream Deferred." The first is hopeful, the second bitter.