Love Well the Hour by Edith Nesbit
The poem is a romantic and introspective expression of love and longing. The speaker is deeply devoted to their beloved, fearing separation and loss. They acknowledge the transience of joy and the powerlessness against fate, imploring their lover to stay close and cherish every moment together.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1917 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 172 words
First lines
Heart of my heart, my life and light, If you were lost what should I do? I dare not let you from my sight, Lest Death should fall in love with you.
Such countless terrors lie in wait.
The gods know well how dear you are: What if they left me desolate And plucked and set you for their star?
So hold my hand -- the gods are strong, And perfect joy so rare a flower No man may hope to keep it long, And I might lose it any hour.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Drama
- Length: 172 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, with a rhythmic and rhyming structure, typical of poetry.
- Romance — The content revolves around love, affection, and intimate relationships, which are central themes in romance literature.
- Drama — The work contains emotional intensity and explores themes of loss and fear, which are common in drama.
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Romance · Family · Marriage · Social Class · Victorian Era · English Literature · Classic Fiction · Women's Rights · Feminism · Societal Expectations · Personal Growth · Self-Discovery