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Comment 9 of 29, added on June 14th, 2005 at 4:44 AM.
Like Davey Monk, i also heard this poem for the first time on the film 'Equilibrium'. I thought it was a good poem at the time, but I didn't know why. But I heard it again more recently, recited by a housemate on Big Brother, of all places. And its that that made me look the whole thing up again here. I don't know what it is exactly, its been better described by other people here, but this poem is quite special somehow, and is one of my favourites along with poems like 'If'. It requires you to think about its meaning, and in doing that you can findall sorts of hidden messages... Its very nice...
Joel from United Kingdom
Comment 8 of 29, added on May 14th, 2005 at 2:53 PM.
When I heard this poem again - while watching one of my favorite love stories, 84 Charing Cross Road - I had to push the pause button and look it up immediately(ah, the wonders of the Internet). My husband is dead. There is no one to tread softly on my dreams.
Judi from United States
Comment 7 of 29, added on May 6th, 2005 at 12:21 AM.
I am gay, and now, at the age of 60, I have met a wonderful woman with whom I would like to spend the rest of my life. However she has been badly hurt in a past relationship and is finding it difficult to give of herself again. I remembered this poem from my schooldays, and have given it to her to let her know I understand how she feels.
Barbara from Australia
Comment 6 of 29, added on May 5th, 2005 at 5:38 PM.
I first heard the last line while watching 'women talking dirty'. It immediately made me think about the woman who is now with the man I adore. You could say that we are all friends but I am sure that she does not know of the depth of love for him. Nevertheless, if there was one message that I would send to her, this poem would be it because as much as I may desire to be with this man, I would gladly want her to have him as a partner because of his qualities. Unfortunately, it is me who is poor in this instant because I can only dream of having him and as a result, I'd say "tread softly, you tread on my dreams".
Nefertiti from South Africa
Comment 5 of 29, added on April 18th, 2005 at 8:14 AM.
i remember when i heard this poem for the first time on equilibrium, recited by sean beane, just before he got shot, he was reading "the poetry of yeats" and when i heard this poem, it touched me deeply, it by far is my favourite poem, i enjoy reading it every time, it seems although it was aimed at people who are going through hard times and such, i know i was and that put things into perspective for me, i'd recommend it to anyone.
-davey-
Davey Monk from United Kingdom
Comment 4 of 29, added on March 18th, 2005 at 5:01 PM.
I first heard this poem recited by Anthony Hopkins in 84 Charing Cross Road. It touched me so much it was recited at my wedding. Even now that I am divorced my ex and I still are the best of friends and this poem still means alot to both of us and I hope it reaches out to others as it does to me. Vulnerable beauty. Human frailty in all it's wonderful weaknesses and strengths at once. Only a dozen things in life will ever truly move you. This is one of mine. I read the message from Alison in Ireland and I knew I had a kindred spirit. Mike
Kiwi Mike from New Zealand
Comment 3 of 29, added on December 1st, 2004 at 4:26 PM.
I read this poem for the first time when I was 15. I was going through hell with coping with adolescence and my emotions at the time (still am a bit, as I'm still only 17 and a half! LOL). I was suffering from unrequited love myself, and this poem hit me pretty hard. It felt great to know that someone else years and years ago went through hell too. Thank God I've found love now! :-)
This poem has some magical aura about it, I can't put it into words. All of Yeats' poetry has, but this one... Maybe it's because everyone has identified with it at some stage.
P.S; Yeats rules!! And he was Irish! ;-)
Alison D'Arcy from Ireland
Comment 2 of 29, added on November 13th, 2004 at 12:12 PM.
Beatiful poem but hard to translate into my language. I'll do my best because I want to tell it someone I love. I'll remember this poem.[No I haven't found it because Equilibrium:P]
Mariusz from Poland
Comment 1 of 29, added on November 12th, 2004 at 3:06 PM.
That this poem, although famous originally, was made more famous by the movie "Equilibrium" as this isn't one of his best works. Although touching, it doesn't pierce your soul like his others do, it makes you feel the pain of those who have nothing.
Matteo G. Romanov from Russia
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Like Davey Monk, i also heard this poem for the first time on the film 'Equilibrium'. I thought it was a good poem at the time, but I didn't know why. But I heard it again more recently, recited by a housemate on Big Brother, of all places. And its that that made me look the whole thing up again here. I don't know what it is exactly, its been better described by other people here, but this poem is quite special somehow, and is one of my favourites along with poems like 'If'. It requires you to think about its meaning, and in doing that you can findall sorts of hidden messages... Its very nice...
Joel from United Kingdom