I Am Running Forth to Meet You
The poem explores the theme of longing and yearning for a romantic partner. The speaker expresses their eagerness to reunite with their beloved, using imagery and metaphor to convey the intensity of their emotions. The tone is one of urgency and passion, with the speaker declaring their willingness to overcome any obstacle to be reunited with their loved one.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1909 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical · 434 words
First lines
I am running forth to meet you, O my Master, For they tell me you are surely on the way; Yes, they tell me you are coming back again (While I run, while I run). And I wish my feet were winged to speed on faster, And I wish I might behold you here to-day, Lord of men.
I am running, yet I walk beside my neighbour, And I take the duties given me to do; Yes, I take the daily duties as they fall (While I run, while I run), And my heart runs to my hand and helps the labour, For I think this is the way that leads to you, Lord of all.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical, Romanticism, Pastoral
- Length: 434 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Religious Poetry — The text is imbued with spiritual themes, references to God, and religious imagery.
- Inspirational — The poem encourages a positive outlook on life, duty, and spiritual journey.
- Philosophical — The work explores deep questions about life, duty, and the nature of existence.
- Romanticism — The poem emphasizes beauty, emotion, and the sublime, which are key elements of Romantic literature.
Tags
Poetry · Romance · Love · Nature · Spirituality · Optimism · Hope · Inspiration · Motivation · Philosophy · Self-discovery · Personal growth