He Had His Dream
by Paul Laurence Dunbar

He had his dream, and all through life,
Worked up to it through toil and strife.
Afloat fore'er before his eyes,
It colored for him all his skies:
The storm-cloud dark
Above his bark,
The calm and listless vault of blue
Took on its hopeful hue,
It tinctured every passing beam—
He had his dream.
He labored hard and failed at last,

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The poet develops the theme of pursuing one's dream in 'He Had His Dream' through the depiction of a man who is dedicated to his vision despite challenges and setbacks.

By portraying the protagonist's unwavering commitment to his dream amidst adversity, the poet emphasizes the power of perseverance and determination in achieving one's aspirations.

This theme resonates with the idea that having a dream and pursuing it with resilience can bring hope and color to one's life, as reflected in the poem.

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