Especially when the October Wind
The narrative revolves around a man's introspection and emotional turmoil triggered by the arrival of autumn. His thoughts are consumed by memories of past loves and losses, which he reflects upon in a melancholic tone. The poem explores themes of mortality, nostalgia, and the passing of time.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1946 · Genre: Poetry, Modernist, Nature · 348 words
First lines
Especially when the October wind With frosty fingers punishes my hair, Caught by the crabbing sun I walk on fire And cast a shadow crab upon the land,
By the sea's side, hearing the noise of birds, Hearing the raven cough in winter sticks, My busy heart who shudders as she talks Sheds the syllabic blood and drains her words.
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Especially when the October Wind is listed on Textopian as a poem by Dylan Thomas, dated 1946 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Dylan Thomas
- Date: 1946 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Modernist, Nature, Symbolism, Romanticism
- Length: 348 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, utilizing meter, rhyme, and vivid imagery typical of poetry.
- Modernist — The poem reflects modernist themes such as fragmentation, complex imagery, and a focus on the inner self.
- Nature — The poem extensively uses natural imagery and themes, focusing on the elements and the changing seasons.
- Symbolism — The poem employs symbolic language and metaphors to convey deeper meanings and emotions.
Tags
Poetry · Autobiographical · Memoir · Autumnal · Seasonal · Nostalgic · Reflective · Emotional · Introspective · Personal · Confessional · Literary