I chose to read and analyze the poem titled “For the Sleepwalkers” written by Edward Hirsch and the poem conveyed a theme of recognition in the sense of gratitude towards individuals who can have confidence in themselves. The speaker is conveying a sense of gratitude towards those who can follow through with something without being aware of the direct outcome, they choose to live their lives according to adventure and not let their mind and irrational fears hinder their experiences in which they endure. They can live a dual life where they accomplish their responsibilities without depriving them of the qualities of life. In today’s society, a great deal of people often spend so much of their time trying to survive, that they forget to live.
