A LITTLE BOY'S DREAM

 If dreams were only real, just think

How happy I would be,

'Cause mostly all the heroes come

And have a talk with me

When I'm asleep; if only they

Would come when I'm awake,

I'd like to have my father give

Their famous hands a shake.

I know I'll think that last night's dream

Was best of all I've had,

For such a great, big gentleman

Called out to me, "My lad,

Remember that to fight is brave,

But braver yet to be

A defender¹ of the weak ones,

To set the captives free,

To preserve your country's honor,

And strive all wrongs to right."

I liked him best of all the men

Who visit me at night.

His name is Abraham Lincoln,

The kindest of them all.

I only hope some other night

He'll make a longer call.

 

1 defender   

n.保卫者，拥护者，辩护人

参考例句：

• He shouldered off a defender and shot at goal.他用肩膀挡开防守队员，然后射门。
• The defender argued down the prosecutor at the court.辩护人在法庭上驳倒了起诉人。