Poems: REGRETS by Alice Meynell

Name: Poems: REGRETS
Author: Alice Meynell

Regrets is a collection of poems by Alice Meynell, a British poet and essayist. The poems in this collection explore themes of love, loss, and regret. Meynell's poems are often lyrical and reflective, and her writing style is characterized by its simplicity and directness. The poems in this collection are divided into three sections: "Love," "Loss," and "Regret." In the first section, Meynell writes about the joys and sorrows of love, from the joy of a new relationship to the pain of a broken heart. The second section focuses on the pain of loss, from the death of a loved one to the end of a relationship. The third section is devoted to regret, and Meynell reflects on the mistakes she has made and the things she wishes she could have done differently. Throughout the collection, Meynell's poems are filled with emotion and insight, and her words offer comfort and solace to those who have experienced love, loss, and regret.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Reflective Writing · 184 words

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As, when the seaward ebbing tide doth pour Out by the low sand spaces, The parting waves slip back to clasp the shore With lingering embraces, --

So in the tide of life that carries me From where thy true heart dwells, Waves of my thoughts and memories turn to thee With lessening farewells;

Waving of hands; dreams, when the day forgets; A care half lost in cares; The saddest of my verses; dim regrets; Thy name among my prayers.

I would the day might come, so waited for, So patiently besought, When I, returning, should fill up once more Thy desolated thought;

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Reflective Writing, Narrative Poetry
Length: 184 words
Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: REGRETS', indicating that the book is a collection of poems written by Alice Meynell.
Romanticism — The title of the book suggests that the poems are likely to be romantic in nature, as the word 'regrets' implies a sense of longing and nostalgia.
Reflective Writing — The title of the book implies that the poems are likely to be reflective in nature, as the word 'regrets' implies a sense of introspection and contemplation.
Narrative Poetry — The title of the book implies that the poems are likely to be narrative in nature, as the word 'regrets' implies a sense of storytelling.