If One Should Dive Deep by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the idea that one should fully immerse themselves in life's experiences, both joyful and painful, to truly understand and appreciate its beauty and significance. It emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest, embracing all emotions, and not being afraid to take risks or face challenges. The speaker argues that a shallow existence is unfulfilling and that one must be willing to dive deep into the depths of human experience to find true meaning and happiness.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1889 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Philosophical · 218 words
First lines
Once more on the beach with the shifting clouds o'er me / (Like the friends of a day), / And the sea all unchanged, like a true friend before me, / How the years flow away, / How the summers go by.
The shifting clouds o'er me, the shifting sands under; / Why need it seem strange, / Why need I feel bitter, and why should I wonder / That hearts, too, should change / As the summers go by.
Down here is the path where we wandered together, / 'Neath the midsummer moon. / Her love was sweet as the sweet summer weather, / And left us as soon, / And the summers go by.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1889 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Philosophical, Nature, Melancholic
- Length: 218 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Romantic — Themes of love and loss are central to the narrative.
- Philosophical — The text explores existential themes such as the passage of time and the nature of change.
- Nature — The imagery and setting are heavily focused on natural elements like the sea, clouds, and seasons.
Tags
Poetry · Philosophy · Spirituality · Self-Discovery · Inspirational · Motivational · Personal Growth · Mindfulness · Introspection · Contemplation · Meditation · Inner Strength