Reincarnation by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the idea of reincarnation, where the speaker believes they have lived multiple lives and experienced various forms of love and loss. The narrator recounts memories of past lives, including a romantic relationship in ancient Egypt, a tragic love affair in medieval Europe, and a fleeting encounter in modern times. Throughout these recollections, the speaker expresses a deep longing for a lost love, suggesting that their soul has been searching for this person across multiple lifetimes.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Romance · 445 words
First lines
He slept as weary toilers do, She gazed up at the moon. He stirred and said, "Wife, come to bed"; She answered, "Soon, full soon. " (Oh! that strange mystery of the dead moon's face.)
Her cheek was wan, her wistful mouth Was lifted like a cup, The moonful night dripped liquid light: She seemed to quaff it up. (Oh! that unburied corpse that lies in space.)
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Romance, Drama, Philosophy
- Length: 445 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery.
- Fantasy — The themes involve mystical and otherworldly elements, such as the moon's influence and reincarnation.
- Romance — The narrative includes elements of love and passion, as seen in the woman's visions and emotions.
- Drama — The text explores intense emotional experiences and conflicts, particularly in the woman's life and dreams.
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Reincarnation · Spirituality · Poetry · Philosophy · Mysticism · Esoteric · Occult · Metaphysics · Afterlife · Karma · Soul · Immortality