La Mort D'Amour by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of a romantic relationship that has ended in tragedy. The speaker reflects on the memories of their past love, which have become bitter and painful. They describe how their lover's eyes, once bright and shining, are now dim and cold. The speaker's heart is heavy with grief, and they feel as though they are dying from the loss of their beloved.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1887 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Tragedy · 350 words
First lines
When was it that love died? We were so fond, / So very fond a little while ago. / With leaping pulses, and blood all aglow, / We dreamed about a sweeter life beyond,
When we should dwell together as one heart, / And scarce could wait that happy time to come. / Now side by side we sit with lips quite dumb, / And feel ourselves a thousand miles apart.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Tragedy, Philosophical
- Length: 350 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 central theme revolves around love, its presence, and its eventual demise.
- Tragedy — The narrative explores the sorrow and loss associated with the end of a romantic relationship.
- Philosophical — The text delves into existential questions about the nature and permanence of love.
Tags
Romance · Tragedy · Love Story · Poetry · Death · Loss · Grief · Sorrow · Heartbreak · Longing · Yearning · Desire