But I, being poor, have only my Posted on October 20, 2015October 20, 2010 by admin “But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.” — William Butler Yeats Author: William Butler Yeats Category: dreams Tags: dreams, William Butler Yeats Spread the love Related posts: In dreams begins responsibility. Tread softly because you tread on my Take, if you must, this little bag Every great dream begins with a dreamer.