Sapphires by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Name: Sapphires
Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox

The poem explores the theme of unrequited love and the pain it causes. The narrator describes a woman who has been rejected by her lover and now wears sapphires to symbolize her sorrow. The jewels serve as a reminder of her heartache, and their blue color represents the melancholy that has consumed her.

By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Metaphysical · 37 words

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Lost rays of light that wandered off alone And down through space were hurled From that great sapphire sun beyond our own Pale, puny little world.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Date: 1896 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Metaphysical, Romantic, Symbolism
Length: 37 words
Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Poetry — The text is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
Philosophical — The themes explore existential and cosmic ideas about light and the universe.
Metaphysical — The content delves into abstract concepts beyond the physical realm.
Romantic — The language and imagery used are evocative and emotionally charged.