Husband and Wife
The poem explores the complexities of marriage and relationships, presenting a nuanced portrayal of a husband and wife's interactions. It delves into the emotional dynamics between the two, highlighting the tensions, conflicts, and underlying emotions that often remain unspoken. Through lyrical language, the poem conveys the struggles and compromises inherent in married life, ultimately revealing the deep-seated love and commitment that sustains the relationship despite its imperfections.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 307 words
First lines
Reach out your arms, and hold me close and fast, Tell me you have no memories of your past That mar this love of ours, so great, so vast.
Some truths are cheapened when too oft averred -- Does not the deed speak louder than the word? (_Dear Christ_! _that old dream woke again and stirred_.)
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Husband and Wife is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1909 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Drama, Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 307 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around the intimate relationship between a husband and wife.
- Drama — The narrative explores intense emotional conflicts and personal struggles.
- Psychological Fiction — The text delves into the inner thoughts and feelings of the characters, particularly their past and present emotional states.
Tags
Marriage · Relationships · Romance · Drama · Family · Love · Infidelity · Deception · Trust · Loyalty · Commitment · Fidelity