The poetry collection of the aspiring poet Viktor Viktorovich Ponamarev “Pictures of an Abandoned Dream” is presented to the attention of readers. The book consists of works written on the basis of vivid images, sincere emotions and real feelings. This poetic collection reflects emotionally bright, colorful, memorable images that convey a storm of emotions and tenderness. The book “Pictures of an Abandoned Dream” is full of dramatic and sometimes tragic collisions, but despite this, its overall emotional mood is optimistic. The presence of a certain melodramatic component makes the poem “Dream” especially close to the fair half of humanity.