Opportunity by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the idea that opportunity knocks only once and if missed, it may never come again. The speaker describes Opportunity as a fleeting figure who arrives unexpectedly, bringing with him a chance for greatness. However, he is often overlooked or ignored by people who are too busy or distracted to seize the moment.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1916 · Genre: Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical · 46 words
First lines
Send forth your heart's desire, and work and wait; / The opportunities of life are brought / To our own doors, not by capricious fate, / But by the strong compelling force of thought.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical
- Length: 46 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices.
- Inspirational — The themes focus on motivation, self-improvement, and the power of thought.
- Philosophical — The content explores ideas about fate, desire, and the nature of opportunity.
Tags
Inspiration · Motivation · Poetry · Philosophy · Self-Help · Personal Growth · Optimism · Positive Thinking · Empowerment · Mindfulness · Spirituality · Well-being