Wandering Aengus

"Wandering Aengus" is a poem by William Butler Yeats that tells of a young man who dreams of a mysterious, beautiful girl he sees in a dream or vision. Inspired by love and longing, he searches the natural world—forests, streams, and the night—to find her. Despite his efforts, he never discovers her in real life, only in his dreams. The poem explores themes of idealized love, longing for the elusive, and the power of imagination. It reflects the idea that some desires and ideals are forever out of reach, yet continue to inspire and motivate us.