By Srinidhi Ranganathan in Artificial Intelligence — Apr 2, 2024

The Dream Deferred (In Poetry Format)

"The Dream Deferred" is a poignant and heart-rending poem that explores the narrator's unfulfilled dream of becoming a superhero.

A Poem by Marketing Legend Srinidhi Ranganathan

"The Dream Deferred" is a poignant and heart-rending poem that explores the narrator's unfulfilled dream of becoming a superhero. Despite their strong desire and unwavering determination, the narrator grapples with their physical limitations, ultimately recognizing the painful reality that their dream is unattainable.

The poem poignantly captures the struggle between aspiration and helplessness, resonating with anyone who has experienced the sorrow of an unachievable ambition.

In the depths of my heart,

a fire burns so bright,

A longing to be the hero that vanquishes the night.

To save the day and make all things right,

But fate, it seems, has sealed my plight.

For I was born with frailties unseen,

And my mortal shell was not as strong as it might have been.

To become a superhero was my childhood dream,

But it slips away, like a fleeting gleam.

I close my eyes and conjure brave scenes,

Where I conquer villains and restore serenity.

Yet, upon awakening, reality intervenes,