You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Dreams…: By Langston Hughes (Heroic +1 #1,523)
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May 23, 2023 A short dive into Langston Hughes's poem 'Dreams' and its vivid imagery urging people to hold fast to their aspirations. A brief bridge to James Allen's thoughts on cherishing visions and the cost of pursuing them. Encourages clarity about dreams and taking action today.
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Why Langston Hughes Was Chosen
- Brian Johnson explains why he chose Langston Hughes after searching poems following his piece on Kipling's If.
- He gives quick biographical context about Hughes, noting his role in portraying Black life and shaping the Harlem Renaissance.
Dreams Prevent Life From Withering
- Hold fast to dreams because without them life becomes crippled like a bird that cannot fly.
- Langston Hughes' two-line images — a broken-winged bird and a barren frozen field — make the loss vivid and urgent.
Cherish Visions To Build Your World
- Cherish your visions and ideals because they seed the conditions and environment you'll live in.
- Brian Johnson pairs James Allen's lines about cherishing music, beauty, and ideals to show dreams shape your world if you remain true to them.
