Queries by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the idea that people often ask questions about life, death, and the universe, but rarely seek answers within themselves. It suggests that individuals should look inward for truth and understanding rather than seeking external explanations. The speaker argues that one's own heart and soul hold the keys to unlocking life's mysteries, and that true wisdom can be found by introspection and self-reflection.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 426 words
First lines
Well, how has it been with you since we met That last strange time of a hundred times? When we met to swear that we could forget -- I your caresses, and you my rhymes -- The rhyme of my lays that rang like a bell, And the rhyme of my heart with yours, as well?
How has it been since we drank that last kiss, That was bitter with lees of the wasted wine, When the tattered remains of a threadbare bliss, And the worn-out shreds of a joy divine, With a year's best dreams and hopes, were cast Into the rag-bag of the Past?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical, Reflective, Literary
- Length: 426 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs rhyme and meter.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love, relationships, and emotional experiences.
- Philosophical — The work explores deep questions about time, memory, and the nature of happiness.
- Reflective — The narrative is introspective, focusing on personal thoughts and feelings.
Tags
Philosophy · Poetry · Spirituality · Inspirational · Motivational · Self-Help · Personal Growth · Mindfulness · Contemplation · Reflection · Introspection · Meditation