In the Long Run by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of eternal love and its triumph over time and mortality. It describes how a romantic relationship will endure even after death, with the speaker's soul reunited with their beloved in the afterlife. The poem also touches on the idea that true love can transcend earthly boundaries and limitations.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1910 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational · 306 words
First lines
In the long run fame finds the deserving man. / The lucky wight may prosper for a day, / But in good time true merit leads the van / And vain pretence, unnoticed, goes its way. / There is no Chance, no Destiny, no Fate, / But Fortune smiles on those who work and wait, / In the long run.
In the long run all godly sorrow pays, / There is no better thing than righteous pain, / The sleepless nights, the awful thorn-crowned days, / Bring sure reward to tortured soul and brain. / Unmeaning joys enervate in the end, / But sorrow yields a glorious dividend / In the long run.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational, Religious, Didactic
- Length: 306 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Philosophical — The themes explore deep questions about fate, destiny, and the moral consequences of actions.
- Inspirational — The text aims to motivate and uplift by emphasizing the eventual triumph of merit and virtue.
- Religious — There are references to divine justice and eternal governance, suggesting a spiritual dimension.
Tags
Poetry · Philosophy · Inspiration · Motivation · Self-Help · Personal Growth · Spirituality · Optimism · Hope · Faith · Perseverance · Life Lessons