Love Song by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of romantic love and its transformative power. It describes a romantic encounter between two people who are deeply in love, and how this experience has awakened their souls. The speaker expresses the joy and ecstasy they feel in the presence of their beloved, and how their love has brought new life and meaning to their existence.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1886 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Fantasy · 225 words
First lines
Once in the world's first prime, When nothing lived or stirred -- Nothing but new-born Time, Nor was there even a bird -- The Silence spoke to a Star; But I do not dare repeat What it said to its love afar, It was too sweet, too sweet.
But there, in the fair world's youth, Ere sorrow had drawn breath, When nothing was known but Truth, Nor was there even death, The Star to Silence was wed, And the Sun was priest that day, And they made their bridal-bed High in the Milky Way.
For the great white star had heard Her silent lover's speech; It needed no passionate word To pledge them each to each. Oh, lady fair and far, Hear, oh, hear and apply! Thou, the beautiful Star -- The voiceless Silence, I.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1886 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Fantasy, Philosophical
- Length: 225 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 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 and the union of celestial beings.
- Fantasy — The narrative involves mythical elements and personification of celestial bodies.
- Philosophical — The text explores abstract concepts such as silence, truth, and the nature of existence.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Relationships · Emotions · Passion · Intimacy · Desire · Longing · Heartfelt · Sincerity · Tenderness