Love and the Seasons
The poem explores the themes of love and its connection to the changing seasons. It describes how love blossoms in the spring, matures in the summer, fades in the autumn, and dies in the winter. The speaker reflects on how their own love has followed this pattern, with memories of joy and sorrow intertwined with the passing of time.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1889 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Nature · 325 words
First lines
SPRING
A sudden softness in the wind; A glint of song, a-wing; A fragrant sound that trails behind, And joy in everything.
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Love and the Seasons is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1889 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1889 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Nature, Philosophy, Literary
- Length: 325 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme, meter, and imagery.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love and relationships, exploring emotional connections and romantic experiences.
- Nature — The text frequently references natural elements and seasons, using them as metaphors for human emotions and experiences.
- Philosophy — The work contemplates deeper meanings of life, love, and the passage of time, reflecting on existential themes.
Tags
Poetry · Romance · Nature · Seasonal · Love · Emotions · Reflection · Melancholy · Hope · Optimism · Cycles · Growth