Let for One Moment a Faith Statement
This poem explores the tension between faith and doubt, presenting a speaker who struggles to reconcile their spiritual convictions with the harsh realities of life. The poem's central theme revolves around the idea that one cannot truly have faith without also acknowledging the possibility of its opposite. The speaker grapples with this paradox, questioning whether it is possible to maintain a strong sense of faith in the face of uncertainty and adversity. Through the use of vivid imagery and metaphorical language, the poem conveys the complexities of human experience and the inherent contradictions that arise when attempting to reconcile spiritual ideals with the brutal facts of existence.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1949 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious · 144 words
First lines
Let for one moment a faith statement Rule the blank sheet of sleep, The virgin line be mated with a circle.
A circle spins. Let each revolving spoke
Turn and churn nightseed till it curdle.
Let for one moment a faith statement Strip the dreams' livery, And gods be changed as often as the shift.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Dylan Thomas
- Date: 1949 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious, Symbolic
- Length: 144 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential and metaphysical questions about faith, identity, and the nature of divinity.
- Religious — The text engages with religious concepts, discussing gods and faith statements, which are central to its thematic exploration.
- Symbolic — The use of symbols such as circles and nightseed suggests a deeper allegorical meaning beyond the literal text.
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Poetry · Faith · Spirituality · Existentialism · Philosophy · Mortality · Death · Afterlife · Hope · Despair · Suffering · Redemption