A Little Song by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of nostalgia and longing for a past love. The speaker reminisces about a romantic relationship that has ended, recalling the joy and beauty it brought to their life. They express a deep desire to relive those moments, even if only briefly, and to recapture the happiness they once felt.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1888 · Genre: Poetry, Inspirational, Religious · 161 words
First lines
Oh, a great world, a fair world, a true world I find it; A sun that never forgets to rise, On the darkest night, a star in the skies, And a God of love behind it.
Oh, a good life, a sweet life, a large life I take it, Is what He offers to you, and me; A chance to do, and a chance to be, Whatever we chose to make it.
Oh, a far way, a high way, a sure way He leads us; And if the journey at times seems long, We must trudge ahead, with a trustful song, And know at the end He needs us.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Inspirational, Religious, Philosophical
- Length: 161 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs rhyme and meter.
- Inspirational — The themes focus on positivity, faith, and encouragement.
- Religious — References to God and spiritual guidance are prominent.
- Philosophical — Explores existential themes and the meaning of life.
Tags
Poetry · Romance · Love · Nature · Imagery · Symbolism · Feminine Perspective · Emotional · Introspective · Melancholic · Nostalgic · Whimsical