Sometimes when I am Wearied Suddenly

Name: Sometimes when I am Wearied Suddenly
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay

The poem explores the complexities of love and the relationship between the speaker and the subject. The speaker experiences moments of weariness and detachment, reflecting on the superficial aspects of the subject's outward appearance. This leads to introspection about the nature of their connection, questioning the authenticity of their feelings. The speaker recalls the initial attraction, which was rooted in the written word, suggesting that their bond is intertwined with art and creativity. The mention of sorrow and pride indicates that the speaker recognizes the emotional depth and struggles that accompany love. The poem emphasizes that the speaker's beauty is not inherent but rather perceived through the lens of their literary work. Ultimately, the speaker acknowledges that their relationship is bound by the power of art and expression. The closing lines suggest a sense of inevitability regarding the fragility of this bond, hinting that once the essence of creativity is lost, so too is the connection. The work encapsulates themes of love, identity, and the interplay between reality and artistic representation.

By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1934 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism · 148 words

First lines

Sometimes when I am wearied suddenly

Of all the things that are the outward you, And my gaze wanders ere your tale is through

To webs of my own weaving, or I see

Abstractedly your hands about your knee

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Work type: Poem
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
Date: 1934 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism, Lyric, Existentialism
Length: 148 words
Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Poetry — The work is a poem that explores themes of love, identity, and the relationship between the self and art.
Romanticism — The poem reflects romantic themes, focusing on emotional depth and the complexities of love.
Modernism — The poem exhibits modernist characteristics through its introspective nature and exploration of personal experience.
Lyric — The poem is lyrical in style, expressing personal feelings and thoughts in a musical manner.