Poems: TO THE BELOVED
To the Beloved is a collection of poems by Alice Meynell, a Victorian poet and essayist. The poems in this collection explore themes of love, loss, and longing, and are written in a lyrical and romantic style. Meynell's poems are often inspired by her own life experiences, and her work is known for its beauty and sensitivity. In To the Beloved, Meynell reflects on the joys and sorrows of love, and the power of memory to bring us back to the past. The collection includes some of Meynell's most beloved poems, such as "The Wind and the Rain," "The Rose of the World," and "The Song of the Sea." With its timeless themes and beautiful language, To the Beloved is a must-read for any fan of poetry.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic Poetry, Love Poetry · 273 words
First lines
Oh, not more subtly silence strays Amongst the winds, between the voices, Mingling alike with pensive lays, And with the music that rejoices, Than thou art present in my days.
My silence, life returns to thee In all the pauses of her breath. Hush back to rest the melody That out of thee awakeneth; And thou, wake ever, wake for me.
Full, full is life in hidden places, For thou art silence unto me. Full, full is thought in endless spaces. Full is my life. A silent sea Lies round all shores with long embraces.
Thou art like silence all unvexed Though wild words part my soul from thee. Thou art like silence unperplexed, A secret and a mystery Between one footfall and the next.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic Poetry, Love Poetry, Victorian Poetry
- Length: 273 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: TO THE BELOVED', indicating that the book is a collection of poems.
- Romantic Poetry — The title of the book includes the phrase 'TO THE BELOVED', suggesting that the poems are romantic in nature.
- Love Poetry — The title of the book includes the phrase 'TO THE BELOVED', suggesting that the poems are about love.
- Victorian Poetry — Alice Meynell was a Victorian poet, so the poems in the book are likely to be in the Victorian style.
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19th century · English poetry · air · art · breath · day · days · ecstasy · embraces · english poetry - 19th century · footfall · heavens
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