Affirm by Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1907)
The poem explores the idea that a person's thoughts and desires have the power to shape their reality. It suggests that if one affirms something strongly enough, it can become true. The speaker describes how they have used this power of affirmation to bring joy and beauty into their life, and to overcome sorrow and hardship.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical · 99 words
First lines
Body and mind, and spirit, all combine To make the Creature, human and divine.
Of this great trinity no part deny. Affirm, affirm, the Great Eternal I.
Affirm the body, beautiful and whole, The earth-expression of immortal soul.
Affirm the mind, the messenger of the hour, To speed between thee and the source of power.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical, Spiritual
- Length: 99 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs rhyme and meter.
- Inspirational — The themes focus on self-affirmation and the unity of body, mind, and spirit.
- Philosophical — The content explores deep existential concepts and the nature of the self.
- Spiritual — The work discusses the eternal and divine aspects of human existence.
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Inspirational · Motivational · Poetry · Self-Help · Personal Development · Optimism · Positive Thinking · Empowerment · Mindfulness · Spirituality · Wellness · Philosophy