A Dream, William Blake: Summary & Analysis
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In "A Dream," William Blake crafts a vivid and symbolic portrayal of a dreamer's emotional journey and the guidance offered by nature's inhabitants. Through poetic language and imaginative imagery, the poem delves into themes of vulnerability, comfort, and the interconnectedness of the natural world. By juxtaposing the dreamer's distress with the soothing presence of creatures like the glow-worm and the beetle, the poem conveys a message of solace and interconnectedness. A Dream
Once a dream did weave a shade
O’er my angel-guarded bed,
That an emmet lost its way
Where on grass methought I lay.
Troubled, wildered, and forlorn,
Dark, benighted, travel-worn,
Over many a tangle spray,
All heart-broke, I heard her say:
‘‘Oh my children! do they cry,
Do they hear their father sigh?
Now they look abroad to see,
Now return and weep for me.’’
Pitying, I dropped a tear:
But I saw a glow-worm near,
Who replied, ‘‘What wailing wight
Calls the watchman of the night?
‘‘I a…