Where weary folk toil, black with smoke, And hear but…
“Where weary folk toil, black with smoke, And hear but whistles scream, I went, all fresh from dawn and dew To carry them a dream. I went to bitter lanes and dark, Who once had known the sky, To carry them a dream-and found They had more dreams than I.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Workers labor in harsh conditions, yet they hold dreams that exceed their own hardships.
In simple terms: Dreams persist despite toil.
Key Takeaway
Honor and support the aspirations of laborers.
Themes
labor
dreams
resilience
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
poetic
social
When to use this quote
- union organizing
- community art
- mental health support
Key Concepts
social realism
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society nurture workers’ dreams?
- What role does art play in revealing hidden aspirations?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may be suppressed by systemic oppression.