A Dream Deferred

by Langston Hughes

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What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?

By far...One of the most inspirational/motivational poems i have ever read.

I often wonder how there are people in the world who chase their PARENTS

dreams. They go to school, armed forces or etc. because its what they were told to do.

I don't think i know why, or will understand anytime soon.

All I know, is that I will chase a dream anyday.....The burden is too heavy to ignore.