Let Me Lean Hard
The poem explores the theme of independence and self-reliance, with the speaker declaring their desire to stand alone and lean hard on themselves, rather than relying on others for support or comfort. The tone is one of defiance and determination, with the speaker embracing their individuality and rejecting the idea of needing external validation or assistance.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1887 · Genre: Poetry, Inspirational, Spiritual · 248 words
First lines
Let me lean hard upon the Eternal Breast: In all earth's devious ways I sought for rest And found it not. I will be strong, said I, And lean upon myself. I will not cry And importune all heaven with my complaint. But now my strength fails, and I fall, I faint: Let me lean hard.
Let me lean hard upon the unfailing Arm. I said I will walk on, I fear no harm, The spark divine within my soul will show The upward pathway where my feet should go. But now the heights to which I most aspire Are lost in clouds. I stumble and I tire: Let me lean hard.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Inspirational, Spiritual, Philosophical
- Length: 248 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Inspirational — The themes focus on seeking strength and support, conveying a message of perseverance and faith.
- Spiritual — The content references divine and eternal forces, indicating a spiritual or religious undertone.
- Philosophical — The work explores existential themes such as strength, weakness, and the human condition.
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Poetry · American Literature · Romanticism · Love Poems · Relationships · Emotions · Intimacy · Passion · Desire · Longing · Yearning · Tenderness