“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.”
“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.”
A collection of powerful poems that reflect on childhood, dreams, and identity, perfect for inspiring discussions.
Explore the themes of dreams and aspirations in Hughes‘ work, encouraging kids to share their own dreams.
In honor of sad #fanfic and also #poemsbeforephones, a late quote from Langston Hughes.
@monalyisha #poetry
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.
by Langston Hughes
Read this book in grade school and it opened up the wonderful work of poetry, and the wonderful world of Langston Huges work.