A Vision by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the idea of a romantic and idealized love that transcends the mundane realities of life. The speaker describes a vision of a perfect lover who embodies beauty, purity, and spirituality. This idealized figure is juxtaposed with the harsh realities of everyday life, emphasizing the speaker's longing for an unattainable and eternal love.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1886 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Social Commentary · 382 words
First lines
My soul beheld a vision of the Master: Methought He stood with grieved and questioning eyes, Where Freedom drove its chariot to disaster And toilers heard, unheeding, toilers' cries. Where man withheld God's bounties from his neighbour, And fertile fields were sterilised by greed; Where Labour's hand was lifted against labour, And suffering serfs to despots turned when freed.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1886 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Social Commentary, Visionary, Philosophical
- Length: 382 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Religious — The text references Christ and Christian themes, focusing on moral and spiritual issues.
- Social Commentary — The poem critiques societal issues such as greed, labor exploitation, and social inequality.
- Visionary — The narrative is framed as a vision, providing a prophetic and imaginative perspective on contemporary issues.
Tags
Poetry · Spirituality · Philosophy · Inspirational · Motivational · Optimism · Hope · Faith · Inner Strength · Personal Growth · Self-Discovery · Mindfulness