If I were Tickled by the Rub of Love
The poem explores themes of love and desire, describing a state of being that is both exhilarating and overwhelming. The speaker's emotions are heightened by the touch of their loved one, which leaves them feeling vulnerable yet intensely alive. The language used is rich and sensual, evoking a sense of primal longing.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1946 · Genre: Poetry, Modernist, Romantic · 527 words
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If I were tickled by the rub of love, A rooking girl who stole me for her side, Broke through her straws, breaking my bandaged string, If the red tickle as the cattle calve
Still set to scratch a laughter from my lung, I would not fear the apple nor the flood Nor the bad blood of spring.
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If I were Tickled by the Rub of Love 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, Romantic, Philosophical, Surrealism
- Length: 527 words
- Structure: 1 section, 21 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, utilizing poetic devices such as metaphor, imagery, and rhythm.
- Modernist — The themes and style reflect modernist concerns with existentialism, identity, and the complexity of human emotions.
- Romantic — The exploration of love, nature, and the human condition aligns with Romantic themes.
- Philosophical — The text delves into philosophical questions about life, death, and the nature of existence.
Tags
Poetry · Romance · Love · Passion · Emotion · Sensuality · Intimacy · Desire · Longing · Yearning · Melancholy · Nostalgia