Classic and Contemporary Poetry

THE DREAM, by EDWIN MARKHAM Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Ah, great it is to believe the dream
Last Line: "and say at the end, ""the dream is true!"
Subject(s): Dreams; Faith; Nightmares; Belief; Creed

Ah, great it is to believe the dream
As we stand in youth by the starry stream;
But a greater thing is to fight life through,
And say at the end, "The dream is true!"