Original Langston Hughes's poems seem to have a recurring theme of incorporating the essence of dreams in his work. Every dream has some sort of truth within itself. According to the poet, dreams happen either in hopes to fulfill desires or to shield oneself from the world to get that feeling, comfort, and/or protection. All three poems by the same poet, Langston Hughes, have a similar theme of a temporary escape from reality, whether it be living fantasies, achieving goals or simply a source of protection. The places possible to experience with just a dream and a little imagination can be infinite. "Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly...[f]or when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with …show more content…
According to the poet, they happen either hoping to fulfill desires or shield oneself from the world to achieve that feeling, comfort, and/or protection. All three poems by the same poet, Langston Hughes, have a similar theme of a temporary escape from reality from living fantasies, achieving goals or simply serving as a source of protection. The places possible to experience have no limits with just a dream and a little imagination. "Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly...[f]or when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow" (Hughes 1). There's no limit to the creativity and imagination. Interpretations perceived as never giving up on goals or aspirations even though Hughes talks about literal dreams. Life without them go nowhere, overall giving off a dull and boring vibe. The poet cleverly compares this common saying with a bird not being able to fly without its wings. Both scenarios, the person and bird are not reaching their full