Estranged by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of a failed marriage and the emotional turmoil that follows. The speaker describes the estrangement from their partner, detailing the loss of love, intimacy, and connection. The tone is melancholic, with the speaker lamenting the demise of the relationship and struggling to come to terms with the new reality.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1895 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 302 words
First lines
So well I knew your habits and your ways, That like a picture painted on the skies, At the sweet closing of the summer days, You stand before my eyes.
I see you on the old verandah there, While slow the shadows of the twilight fall, I see the very carving on the chair You tilt against the wall.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 302 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 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.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love, longing, and emotional estrangement.
- Drama — The narrative explores intense emotional conflicts and personal relationships.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style is reflective and focuses on character introspection and detailed descriptions.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Heartbreak · Longing · Separation · Loss · Grief · Melancholy · Nostalgia · Yearning · Sorrow