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Comment 19 of 29, added on October 10th, 2005 at 12:03 PM.
I believe this poem touches on a myriad of different themes, which many of the previous posts have touched on. For me, the last two lines are the most impacting: "I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams." It shows the uncertainty of love, the fear of being rejected, yet the necessity of taking risks. One can only love truly when he or she gives fully of him or herself. Giving fully means we share all those things that make us who we are, including those things that are most secret and sacred to us. Our dreams (which I believe has a positive connotation) inspire us, lift us, give us hope. Yates' love for this person is so strong he has spread that which is most precious to him under her feet. Then, to finish the poem, he writes a simple plea: "Tread softly because you tread on my dreams." Anyone who has loved someone and given them all they could of themself and has not received that same love in return will understand how he feels. "Tread softly." What a beautiful way to describe the fear he had (and I believe we all have) of loving but not being loved. Beautiful poem.
Ryan Uhrey from United States
Comment 18 of 29, added on October 5th, 2005 at 2:54 PM.
Like many other lovers of this poem, i first heard it on "Equilibrium". I was always mezmirized by it, and the intencity of the scene inhanced the meaning of it. The movie also carried out the theme of the essence of this poem. All we have left in the world after riches, poverty, love, hate, life, and in death are our dreams. what we wish, what makes us happy and what we are willing to give up to be happy and to make that one special person in our life love us unconditionally.My newest friend told me that all he wants is to be happy. How simple! Just like the poem "He wishes for the cloths of heaven" this concept is short, simple and to the point.
Emerald from United States
Comment 17 of 29, added on October 2nd, 2005 at 10:39 PM.
I also first heard this poem recited in the movie equilibrium. I guess it moved me because of the emotion that the actor expressed while reading it. I love this poem because though it is short,it is very beautiful.
krystal from United States
Comment 16 of 29, added on September 27th, 2005 at 9:37 AM.
Maybe I'm mistaken here, but it seems to me that material poverty is not really the issue here. As I understand the poem, Yeats is talking about feeling that the object of your love deserves the very best, even beyond what it is possible for anyone to give, but since he can't give that, he offers the most precious thing he has - his dreams, his love - and prays they will be appreciated, because they're so fragile. Seems to me that "being poor" refers to the sense of being unable to give his lover what he feels she truly deserves, which is impossible, (in other words, a kind of "relative poverty") not poverty in the ordinary material sense.
Sigve R. Leland from Norway
Comment 15 of 29, added on September 1st, 2005 at 2:45 PM.
I first saw and heard this poem in the movie Equilibirum, like many other and had to look it up to understand the meaning and just to hear it again. maybe im just stretching what this poem could mean, please tell me if i am, but is the narrator comparing his dreams to that of the expensive cloth. And by placing it under someone's feet showing that he is taking a risk and professing his love and hoping that that person doesnt break his heart? I dunno, whatever the meaning i think that it is a great poem!
k from United States
Comment 14 of 29, added on July 26th, 2005 at 6:25 AM.
its a very special poem... I first heard it (as many others) in the film Equilibrium... I knew i had to look it up! It still is vague to me why my skin crawls when i hear it, but i think it all comes down to the last words... "tread softly, because you tread on my dreams". seems like the man who wishes so much for more, is willing to give (to someone special perhaps?) everything he has... that's all folks, keep up the good work! cheers
paris from Greece
Comment 13 of 29, added on July 20th, 2005 at 8:55 AM.
Am I losing the plot or is this poem not touching on 'that love' full of the beauty, charm, strength, and harmony that is within us all but is, sadly, so rarely mutually shared!
Davey from United Kingdom
Comment 12 of 29, added on July 11th, 2005 at 1:07 PM.
I saw this poem at the Yeats memorial and grave in Drumcliffe, Ireland last week. (Fitting that it was pouring rain!) It's a beautiful poem and very moving, so I had to look it up.
Tom from United States
Comment 11 of 29, added on July 2nd, 2005 at 5:21 PM.
I join the other commentators on this poem in expressing how deeply this poem moved me the first time I heard it and every time since (yes, I also saw Equilibrium). I am glad that contemperary films have wakened a thirst for classic poetry in young people. I hope this trend continues in the future.
Josephine from Canada
Comment 10 of 29, added on June 14th, 2005 at 4:58 AM.
even if this poem clearly draws sympathy for the poor i feel that it also surgest that we r all poor without our dreams and that our dreans should be shared yes i have seen this poem from Equilibrium and big brother but i have been familiar with it for years. this poem touches me wenever i read it i can not put into words the way this poem makes me feel it is a combination of sadness and happyness but watever it makes me fell this poem is great
damien aged 16 from United Kingdom
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I believe this poem touches on a myriad of different themes, which many of the previous posts have touched on. For me, the last two lines are the most impacting: "I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams." It shows the uncertainty of love, the fear of being rejected, yet the necessity of taking risks. One can only love truly when he or she gives fully of him or herself. Giving fully means we share all those things that make us who we are, including those things that are most secret and sacred to us. Our dreams (which I believe has a positive connotation) inspire us, lift us, give us hope. Yates' love for this person is so strong he has spread that which is most precious to him under her feet. Then, to finish the poem, he writes a simple plea: "Tread softly because you tread on my dreams." Anyone who has loved someone and given them all they could of themself and has not received that same love in return will understand how he feels. "Tread softly." What a beautiful way to describe the fear he had (and I believe we all have) of loving but not being loved. Beautiful poem.
Ryan Uhrey from United States