Awakened! by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of spiritual awakening and the speaker's journey towards enlightenment. It begins with a sense of despair and desperation, but gradually shifts to a tone of hope and renewal. The speaker describes their soul as being awakened from a state of slumber, and they begin to see the world in a new light. They reject the materialism and superficiality of society, seeking instead a deeper connection with nature and the divine. Through this awakening, the speaker experiences a sense of freedom and empowerment, and is able to transcend the limitations of the physical world.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1889 · Genre: Poetry, Social Commentary, Political Literature · 402 words
First lines
Slowly the People waken; they have been, Like weary soldiers, sleeping in their tents, While traitors tiptoed through the silent camp Intent on plunder. Suddenly a sound- A careless movement of too bold a thief- Starts one dull sleeper; then another stirs, A third cries out a warning, and at last The people are awake! Oh, when as one The many rise, united and alert, With Justice for their motto, they reflect The mighty force of God's Omnipotence. And nothing stands before them. Lusty Greed, Tyrannical Corruption long in power, And smirking Cant (whose right hand robs and slays So that the left may dower Church and School), Monopoly, whose mandate took from Toil The Mother Earth, that Idleness might loll And breed the Monster of Colossal Wealth- All these must fall before the gathering Force Of public indignation. That old strife Which marks the progress of each century, The war of Right with Might, is on once more, And shame to him who does not take his stand.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1889 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Social Commentary, Political Literature, Inspirational, Historical
- Length: 402 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse form with a rhythmic and metrical structure.
- Social Commentary — The themes address societal issues such as corruption, greed, and justice.
- Political Literature — The content discusses political awakening and the struggle between right and might.
- Inspirational — The text aims to motivate and awaken the people to take action against societal injustices.
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Poetry · Spirituality · Philosophy · Inspirational · Motivational · Personal Growth · Self-Discovery · Mindfulness · Consciousness · Awakening · Enlightenment · Inner Strength