Bleak Weather by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the themes of loneliness, despair, and the struggle to find hope in a bleak world. The speaker describes a desolate landscape, devoid of beauty or comfort, where even nature seems to be suffering. The poem's tone is melancholic and introspective, with the speaker reflecting on their own emotional state and the futility of seeking solace in a seemingly indifferent universe.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1916 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Nature · 280 words
First lines
Dear Love, where the red lilies blossomed and grew The white snows are falling; And all through the woods where I wandered with you The loud winds are calling; And the robin that piped to us tune upon tune, Neath the oak, you remember, O'er hill-top and forest has followed the June And left us December.
He has left like a friend who is true in the sun And false in the shadows; He has found new delights in the land where he's gone, Greener woodlands and meadows. Let him go! what care we? let the snow shroud the lea, Let it drift on the heather; We can sing through it all: I have you, you have me. And we'll laugh at the weather.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Nature, Seasonal
- Length: 280 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love and the emotional connection between two individuals.
- Nature — The imagery and references to natural elements like lilies, snow, woods, and robins are prominent.
- Seasonal — The text contrasts different seasons, particularly winter and summer, to convey its themes.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · Nature · Seasons · Weather · Imagery · Symbolism · Melancholy · Reflection · Contemplation · Mood · Atmosphere