Our Souls by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the idea that two souls are destined to be together and will find each other despite time, space, and circumstances. It describes the longing and yearning of these souls for reunion, emphasizing their eternal connection. The speaker expresses confidence in the inevitability of their union, suggesting a deep emotional and spiritual bond between the two individuals.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1888 · Genre: Poetry, Inspirational, Religious · 50 words
First lines
Our souls should be vessels receiving The waters of love for relieving The sorrows of men.
For here lies the pleasure of living: In taking God's bounties, and giving The gifts back again.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Inspirational, Religious, Philosophical
- Length: 50 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Inspirational — The themes focus on love, giving, and spiritual fulfillment, aiming to inspire and uplift the reader.
- Religious — References to God and spiritual concepts suggest a religious undertone.
- Philosophical — The text explores deep questions about the purpose of life and the nature of human existence.
Tags
Poetry · Spirituality · Philosophy · Love · Relationships · Mortality · Immortality · Soulmates · Romance · Death · Afterlife · Eternity