Love's Supremacy by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of love's power and its ability to overcome even death. It describes a romantic relationship where two lovers are deeply in love, but their happiness is short-lived as one of them dies. Despite this tragedy, the speaker asserts that their love will endure even in the face of death, and that it will ultimately triumph over mortality. The poem expresses a sense of defiance and optimism, suggesting that true love can conquer all, including death itself.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1909 · Genre: Romance, Poetry, Philosophical · 383 words
First lines
As yon great Sun in his supreme condition / Absorbs small worlds and makes them all his own, / So does my love absorb each vain ambition, / Each outside purpose which my life has known. / Stars cannot shine so near that vast orb'd splendour; / They are content to feed his flames of fire: / And so my heart is satisfied to render / Its strength, its all, to meet thy strong desire.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Poetry, Philosophical, Literary Fiction
- Length: 383 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central theme revolves around love and devotion.
- Poetry — The writing style is poetic with structured verses and rhymes.
- Philosophical — Explores deep reflections on love, self-worth, and existential themes.
- Literary Fiction — Focuses on character introspection and emotional depth.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Relationships · Emotions · Passion · Desire · Longing · Spirituality · Philosophy · Inspiration · Motivation