Hadst thou with all thy loveliness been true
This poem is a lamentation of lost love. The speaker reflects on what could have been if their lover had been true to them. They express regret and longing for a relationship that has ended due to deception or infidelity. The poem's tone is melancholic, with the speaker acknowledging the pain of being deceived by someone they loved. The language used is formal and poetic, with a focus on the emotional impact of the loss. The speaker's emotions are raw and honest, conveying a sense of heartbreak and betrayal. The poem explores themes of love, trust, and deception, raising questions about the nature of relationships and the consequences of dishonesty.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Victorian · 106 words
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Hadst thou, with all thy loveliness, been true, Had I, with all my tenderness, been strong, We had not made this ruin out of life, This desolation in a world of joy, My poor Gorgo.
Yet even the high gods at times do err; Be therefore thou not overcome with woe, But dedicate anew to greater love An equal heart, and be thy radiant self Once more, Gorgo.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Victorian
- Length: 106 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book is a collection of poems, as is typical of Bliss Carman's works
- Romantic — The title and Carman's style suggest themes of love and romance
- Victorian — The period of Carman's writing fall within the Victorian era and his work often reflects the sensibilities of this period
Tags
Love · Nature · Poetry · Mythology · Fantasy · Symbolism · Metaphor · Imagery · Romanticism · Longing · Yearning · Tragedy