Harlem

Harlem is a poem about one fulfilling their dreams. Dreams can be achieved if one believes in themselves and doesn't let anything get in the way. Sometimes someone that might want to reach a dream might get frustrated while doing it. The reason for this is because achieving dreams are sometimes out of the ordinary. "Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun"? This sentence is trying to show the meaning of one's dream not getting reached like it should. It can be difficult to achieve certain dreams but in the end it's all worth it. At the end of the poem when it says "Or does it explode?" it is saying does this dream of one’s get reached. To reach a dream is a great feeling for anyone to have. Dreams are possible if anyone believes in themselves. A dream is a glory for anyone to have and one may have to go through different obstacles in their lives along the journey. Harlem is a poem explaining the difficulties African Americans had while trying to reach a dream. They had to battle many different things so it was not easy for them. African Americans wanted to be treated fairly and have freedom. It was hard for them to reach their dream because they had no freedom and were not able too. African Americans wanted to achieve their dreams because they wanted to show white people that they were like them and should have the same opportunity. "Maybe it just sags like a heavy load". Does this dream just exist in thought, or does it come true? Having a dream that you want to come true is a good thing to have in mind. It can help you focus on positive things in life. What happens to a dream deferred? It can make one sad and depressed because of not being able to fulfill that dream. Dreaming is something a lot of people do because it is a fun thing to do. It is nice to think about all the wonderful things out there in the world that can be reached if you put your mind to it. Freedom and equality is what African Americans wanted, they wanted to have the chance to reach a goal or dream they may have. African Americans in my opinion were very strong people. They had to wait a long time to gain freedom for themselves. They were then able to have that chance to go for the dream they wanted. Dreams need to be reached in order for a person to become the person they are. It would not be healthy for anyone to have a dream and then let it go to waste. You got to go for your dream, even if it may take longer than expected. Dreams can come true. African Americans had a dream of being free one day, and that dream came true. It was a hard long journey for them but that dream was reached. Dreams really do come true.