Life and I by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the speaker's introspection and self-discovery, delving into their emotional struggles, desires, and aspirations. It expresses a sense of disillusionment with societal expectations and the constraints imposed on individuals. The speaker yearns for autonomy, freedom, and authenticity, seeking to break free from the shackles of conventionality.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1888 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 273 words
First lines
Life and I are lovers, straying Arm in arm along: Often like two children Maying, Full of mirth and song,
Life plucks all the blooming hours Growing by the way; Binds them on my brow like flowers, Calls me Queen of May.
Then again, in rainy weather, We sit vis-à-vis, Planning work we'll do together In the years to be.
Sometimes Life denies me blisses, And I frown or pout; But we make it up with kisses Ere the day is out.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical, Autobiographical
- Length: 273 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse, with a focus on rhythm, rhyme, and meter.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love, relationships, and emotional connections.
- Philosophical — The work explores existential themes such as life, death, and the human condition.
- Autobiographical — The narrative voice suggests a personal and introspective exploration of the author's own experiences and emotions.
Tags
Poetry · Autobiography · Memoir · Personal Growth · Self-Discovery · Inspirational · Motivational · Philosophical · Spiritual · Optimistic · Uplifting · Heartfelt