One by One by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of love and relationships, describing how one by one, people lose their loved ones to death, and ultimately, the speaker is left alone. The poem conveys a sense of longing, grief, and isolation, emphasizing the impermanence of human connections.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Spiritual · 334 words
First lines
Little by little and one by one, Out of the ether, were worlds created; Star and planet and sea and sun, All in the nebulous Nothing waited Till the Nameless One Who has many a name Called them to being and forth they came.
All things mighty and all things small, Stone and flower and sentient being, Each is an answer to that one call, A part of Himself that His will is freeing- Freeing to go on the long, long way That winds back home at the end of the day.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Spiritual, Inspirational
- Length: 334 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential questions about creation, existence, and the afterlife.
- Spiritual — The work discusses the soul's journey and connection to a higher power.
- Inspirational — The text aims to provide comfort and motivation regarding life's challenges and the afterlife.
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Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Romance · Love Poems · Nature · Imagery · Symbolism · Feminist Literature · Women Authors · Victorian Era · Emotional