Love me, not as the Dreaming Nurses
The poem explores themes of love and longing, with a focus on the speaker's desire for a loved one to reciprocate their emotions. The language is rich and evocative, with vivid imagery and metaphorical expressions that convey the intensity of the speaker's feelings. The tone is passionate and yearning, with a sense of urgency and desperation.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1946 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Symbolism · 142 words
First lines
Love me, not as the dreaming nurses My falling lungs, nor as the cypress In his age the lass's clay.
Love me and lift your mask.
Love me, not as the girls of heaven Their airy lovers, nor the mermaiden Her salt lovers in the sea.
Love me and lift your mask.
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Love me, not as the Dreaming Nurses 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, Romantic, Symbolism, Modernist
- Length: 142 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 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, imagery, and metaphor.
- Romantic — The central theme revolves around love and its various expressions and interpretations.
- Symbolism — The text employs symbolic language and imagery to convey deeper meanings about love and identity.
- Modernist — The style reflects modernist tendencies with its abstract language and exploration of complex emotions.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Relationships · Emotional · Intense · Passionate · Sensual · Erotic · Fantasy · Dreamlike · Symbolic