In bygone times I used to be
A dreamer who would hurl
On every side an insolence
Of emerald and pearl;
But now that I am kneeling
At the feet of the Supreme
I have ceased to be the dreamer
And have learned to be the dream.
(1) What did the poet dream of in his bygone days ?
(2) What is the latest realisation of the poet ?
(1) In his bygone days, the poet dreamt of being very wealthy lying by the side of gems.
(2) Lately the poet realised that whatever wealth he collected was futile. The real solace he could find submitting himself to God.