Song by Alice Meynell (1912)

Name: Song
Author: Alice Meynell

"Song" is a poem written by Alice Meynell in 1902. The poem explores the themes of love, beauty, and mortality. It describes the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing every moment, as time slips away like sand in an hourglass. The speaker reflects on the passing of time and the impermanence of things, urging the reader to embrace the present and savor the beauty of life. Through its use of imagery and symbolism, the poem creates a sense of melancholy and introspection, inviting the reader to contemplate their own mortality and the transience of existence.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1912 · Genre: Poetry · 140 words

First lines

ASK me no more where Jove bestows,

When June is past, the fading rose;

For in your beauties, orient deep,

These flowers, as in their causes, sleep.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1912 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry
Length: 140 words
Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — Alice Meynell is known for her works in poetry. The title 'SONG' suggests lyrical or poetic content.