Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.

Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.

Write a short essay composed of two well-developed paragraphs.

Using the poem above, identify examples of metaphor. Then clearly analyze and explain how metaphor:

a. Creates meaning in the poem.

b. Develops mood and tone.

Make sure you cite specific moments and lines from the poem itself to help explain your ideas.