The Dreams in Poetry !

  

Name: David Rosario

Professor Brady

EGL 102 Pub#04

Date: 4/23/2023

The poem describes a middle-class boy who dreams of becoming wealthy and works hard to achieve his goal. The feelings conveyed by the poem are determination, perseverance, and gratitude. The speaker of the poem is the narrator (Me), who tells the story of the middle-class boy's journey to wealth. The poem describes how the boy starts small, learns from his mistakes, and gradually builds his business. The tone of the poem can be described as hopeful, inspiring, and optimistic. The theme of the poem is the pursuit of wealth and success through hard work and perseverance. The message of the poem is that anything is possible if you are willing to work hard and learn from your mistakes. The theme of the poem can be combined with the theme of the American Dream, which is the idea that anyone, regardless of their social background, can achieve success through hard work and determination. 

The situation or setting in the poem "Dream Big" is a call to action for individuals to pursue their dreams and aspirations. The author urges the reader to take risks and make a difference, emphasizing the importance of persistence and trusting oneself. The feelings conveyed in the poem are motivation, inspiration, and encouragement. The author wants the reader to believe in themselves and their ability to achieve their dreams, even if it requires hard work and perseverance. The speaker in the poem is unknown. The poem is a message addressed to anyone who desires to pursue their dreams and make a difference in their lives and the lives of others. The poem encourages the reader to pursue their dreams, emphasizing the importance of determination and hard work. The poem also reminds the reader that anything is possible and to trust their instincts and intellect to guide them on their journey. Four or five words that describe the tone of the poem are motivational, inspiring, empowering, optimistic, and uplifting. The theme of the poem is to encourage individuals to pursue their dreams and aspirations with determination, hard work, and trust in themselves. It emphasizes the importance of taking risks and not giving up, even when faced with challenges.

The song "Billionaire" sung by Travie McCoy featuring Bruno Mars. The situation or setting of the song is the speaker's desire to become a billionaire and all the things he would do with that wealth. The feelings conveyed in the song are ambition, desire, and hopefulness. The speaker is optimistic about his future and believes that he can achieve his dreams. The speakers are Travie McCoy and Bruno Mars. In the song, Travie McCoy raps about his desire to become a billionaire and all the things he would do with that wealth. Bruno Mars gives the same want also. The tone of the song is upbeat, confident, and optimistic. The theme of the song is the desire for money and the things that can be done with that wealth, such as giving back and helping others. 

All three pieces talk about their future dream and plan to get there and what they're going to do. In my poem I use examples” And worked hard to accumulate his own crate He built his business, brick by brick And with each success, his confidence grew thick”(lines 14-16)  plans to achieve his dreams of wealth and how he was a part of the whole process. In "Dream Big," the author uses examples such as working hard and persisting through difficult times to demonstrate the importance of perseverance in achieving one's goals for example the author said “Because with an idea, Determination and the right tools, You can do great things “ (line 20-23) this shows how with percent elements goods things will happen are possible” . In "Billionaire," the lyrics “And adopt a bunch of babies that ain't never had shit Give away a few Mercedes like 'Here lady have this' and also:”I'd probably visit where Katrina hit “And damn sure do a lot more than FEMA did” (line 14-18) show that when he archives this goal of wealth how he would give back to the world.

middle-class boy

In a modest home, a middle-class boy

Dreamed of riches that could bring him joy

He thought hard, his grades were alright

But he knew that alone wouldn't let him fly

He saw the wealthy in their fancy cars

And wondered how they reached the stars

He longed for their opulence and their ease

And wanted to learn their secrets to please

He started small, with a gum in his hands 

But soon realized, it wasn't so grand

He researched and read, and asked around

To find the best ways to make his fortune sound

He learned about stocks, bonds, and real estate

And worked hard to accumulate his own crate

He built his business, brick by brick

And with each success, his confidence grew thick

He found mentors to guide his way

And learned from their mistakes, day by day

He networked and hustled, without a break

And his perseverance was rewarded, make no mistake

He  will be, a wealthy man, with a heart of gold

And he knows the value of being bold

He will remember  his roots and where he began

And he's grateful for the journey, every single span

For the middle-class boy, who once dreamed of wealth

Will live a life of abundance, joy, and health

And he knows that anything is possible

If you're willing to learn, grow, and expanded

Dream Big

Author Unknown

If there were ever a time to dare,

To make a difference

To embark on something worth doing

It is now.

Not for any grand cause, necessarily –

But for something that tugs at your heart

Something that is worth your aspiration

Something that is your dream.

You owe it to yourself

To make your days count.

Have fun. Dig deep. Stretch.

Dream big.

Know, though,

That things worth doing

Seldom come easy,

There will be times when you want to

Turn around

Pack it up and call it quits

Those times tell you

That you are pushing yourself

And that you are not afraid to learn by trying.

Persist.

Because with an idea,

Determination and the right tools,

You can do great things.

Let your instincts, your intellect

And let your heart guide you.

Trust.

Believe in the incredible power

Of the human mind

Of doing something that makes a difference

Of working hard

Of laughing and hoping

Of lasting friends

Of all the things that will cross your path

Next year

The start of something new

Brings the hope of something great.

Anything is possible

There is only one you

And you will pass this way but once.

Travie McCoy: Billionaire ft. Bruno Mars [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

… I wanna be a billionaire so fucking bad

Buy all of the things I never had

Uh, I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine

Smiling next to Oprah and the Queen

… Oh every time I close my eyes

I see my name in shining lights, yeah

A different city every night, oh I

I swear the world better prepare

For when I'm a billionaire

… Yeah I would have a show like Oprah

I would be the host of everyday Christmas

Give Travie your wish list

I'd probably pull an Angelina and Brad Pitt

And adopt a bunch of babies that ain't never had shit

Give away a few Mercedes like 'Here lady have this'

And last but not least grant somebody their last wish

It's been a couple months that I've been single so

You can call me Travie Claus minus the Ho Ho

Ha ha get it? I'd probably visit where Katrina hit

And damn sure do a lot more than FEMA did

Yeah, can't forget about me, stupid

Everywhere I go, Imma have my own theme music

… Oh every time I close my eyes

(What you see, what you see brah?)

I see my name in shining lights

(Uhuh uhuh yeah what else?)

A different city every night, oh I

I swear the world better prepare (for what?)

For when I'm a billionaire

Oh oooh oh oooh for when I'm a billionaire

Oh oooh oh oooh for when I'm a billionaire

… I'll be playing basketball with the President

Dunking on his delegates

Then I'll compliment him on his political etiquette

Toss a couple milli in the air just for the heck of it

But keep the fives, twenties, tens and bens completely separate

And yeah I'll be in a whole new tax bracket

We in recession but let me take a crack at it

I'll probably take whatever's left and just split it up

So everybody that I love can have a couple bucks

And not a single tummy around me would know what hungry was

Eating good, sleeping soundly

I know we all have a similar dream

Go in your pocket, pull out your wallet

And put it in the air and sing

… I wanna be a billionaire so fucking bad (so bad)

Buy all of the things I never had (buy everything ha ha)

Uh, I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine

Smiling next to Oprah and the Queen (what up Oprah)

… Oh every time I close my eyes

(What ya see, what you see brah?)

I see my name in shining lights

(Uh huh, uh huh, what else?)

A different city every night, oh I

I swear the world better prepare (for what?)

For when I'm a billionaire (yeah, sing it)

Oh oooh oh oooh when I'm a billionaire

Oh oooh oh oooh

… I wanna be a billionaire so fucking bad!

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