All for Me by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of unrequited love and the speaker's willingness to sacrifice everything for the beloved. The speaker declares their devotion, stating they would give up wealth, fame, and even life itself if it meant gaining the loved one's affection. Throughout the poem, the speaker's emotions intensify, conveying a sense of desperation and longing.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1889 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing · 441 words
First lines
The world grows green on a thousand hills- By a thousand willows the bees are humming, And a million birds by a million rills, Sing of the golden season coming. But, gazing out on the sun-kist lea, And hearing a thrush and a blue-bird singing, I feel that the summer is all for me, And all for me are the joys it is bringing.
All for me the bumble-bee Drones his song in the perfect weather; And, just on purpose to sing to me, Thrush and blue-bird came North together. Just for me, in red and white, Bloom and blossom the fields of clover; And all for me and my delight The wild Wind follows and plays the lover.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1889 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing, Philosophical Literature, Personal Reflection
- Length: 441 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse, with a focus on rhythm, rhyme, and imagery.
- Romanticism — Themes of nature, individualism, and emotional expression are prominent.
- Nature Writing — Extensive descriptions of natural elements and the changing seasons.
- Philosophical Literature — Explores existential themes and the individual's place in the universe.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Passion · Desire · Longing · Yearning · Sensuality · Eroticism · Intimacy · Emotional · Deep Feelings