Five Star Gift Ideas

One idea that could be meaningful and personal for your friend who likes dreams and poetry is to create a dream journal or scrapbook. You could start by purchasing a blank journal or sketchbook and decorating the cover with dream-inspired designs, such as clouds, stars, or moon phases. Inside, you could include prompts for dream journaling, such as "Describe a recent dream you had" or "What emotions did your dream evoke?" You could also include pages for your friend to record their favorite poems or write their own poetry inspired by their dreams.

Another gift idea could be a collection of poetry books or short story collections that explore dream-like themes. Some recommendations include "The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes," "The Dream Keeper and Other Poems," and "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros. You could also consider curating a personalized "dream playlist" of songs that evoke the feeling of dreaming or explore dream themes, such as "Dreaming" by Blondie or "Clair de Lune" by Debussy.

If your friend is particularly spiritual or interested in dream analysis, you could also consider gifting them a dreamcatcher or a set of dream interpretation cards. Dreamcatchers are Native American symbols traditionally hung above beds to filter out bad dreams and allow good dreams to pass through. Dream interpretation cards, such as the Dream Decoder deck by Theresa Cheung, provide insight into the symbolism and meanings behind common dream themes.

Overall, the key to finding a meaningful and personal gift for your friend who likes dreams and poetry is to center the gift around their interests and provide a unique and thoughtful way for them to explore those interests further.

Or you can get her/him a star map with an important date you share.