Never Mind by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of regret and longing for a past love that has been lost. The speaker reflects on what could have been if they had acted differently, and is now left with only memories and sorrow. The tone is melancholic and introspective, with the speaker acknowledging their mistakes and the impossibility of turning back time.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1889 · Genre: Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical · 257 words
First lines
Whatever your work and whatever its worth, No matter how strong or clever, Some one will sneer if you pause to hear, And scoff at your best endeavour. For the target art has a broad expanse, And wherever you chance to hit it, Though close be your aim to the bull's-eye fame, There are those who will never admit it.
Though the house applauds while the artist plays, And a smiling world adores him, Somebody is there with an ennuied air To say that the acting bores him. For the tower of art has a lofty spire, With many a stair and landing, And those who climb seem small oft-time To one at the bottom standing.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1889 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical
- Length: 257 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Inspirational — The themes focus on perseverance, self-belief, and ignoring criticism, which are common in inspirational literature.
- Philosophical — The work explores deeper reflections on art, success, and societal perceptions, aligning with philosophical themes.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Heartbreak · Longing · Melancholy · Nostalgia · Yearning · Sorrow · Grief · Loss · Memory