To One Who Pleaded for Candour in Love
The poem is a romantic and intimate address to a loved one, pleading for honesty and sincerity in their relationship. The speaker describes their beloved's face as a "mystery divine" and asks them to stay with them in the "enchanted wood" where magic and wonder reside. They express fear that if they venture out into the daylight, their love will be destroyed by the harsh realities of the world. The poem concludes with gratitude for the time they have shared together in this idyllic setting, acknowledging that their love is fleeting and will eventually succumb to the passage of time.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1913 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Victorian · 204 words
First lines
HERE is the dim enchanted wood Your face, a mystery divine, But half revealed, half understood, Appears the counterpart of mine.
Beyond the wood the daylight lies; Cruel and hard, it lies in wait To steal the magic from your eyes And from your lips the thrill of fate.
Ah, stay with me a little while Here, where the magic shadows rest, Where all my world is in your smile And all my heaven on your breast.
Ah no! -- cling close, what need to move, What need to advance or explore? We came here blindly, led by love, Who will not lead us any more.
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To One Who Pleaded for Candour in Love is listed on Textopian as a poem by Edith Nesbit, dated 1913 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Victorian
- Length: 204 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, employing rhythmic and stylistic elements characteristic of poetry.
- Romantic — The work explores themes of love, passion, and emotional connection, typical of the Romantic genre.
- Victorian — The work reflects societal norms, values, and literary styles prevalent during the Victorian era.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Relationships · Honesty · Candor · Emotional Depth · Intimacy · Vulnerability · Trust · Communication · Partnership