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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A DREAM, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: That was a curious dream; I thought the three
Last Line: That I awoke and joined too in their mirth.
Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs.
Subject(s): Dreams; Earth; Planets; Sea; Sun; Nightmares; World; Ocean
First Line: That was a curious dream; I thought the three
Last Line: That I awoke and joined too in their mirth.
Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs.
Subject(s): Dreams; Earth; Planets; Sea; Sun; Nightmares; World; Ocean
That was a curious dream; I thought the three
Great planets that are drawing near the sun
With such unerring certainty, begun
To talk together in a mighty glee.
They spoke of vast convulsions which would be
Throughout the solar system -- the rare fun
Of watching haughty stars drop, one by one,
And vanish in a seething vapor sea.
I thought I heard them comment on the earth --
That small dark object -- doomed beyond a doubt.
They wondered if live creatures moved about
Its tiny surface, deeming it of worth.
And then they laughed -- 't was such a ringing shout
That I awoke and joined too in their mirth.
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