Song of the Aviator by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Name: Song of the Aviator
Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox

The poem explores the theme of freedom and the human desire to transcend earthly bounds. The aviator, a symbol of modernity and innovation, embodies this longing for liberation. Through the aviator's experience, the poet conveys the exhilaration and sense of empowerment that comes with soaring through the skies.

By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1889 · Genre: Poetry, Adventure, Inspirational · 249 words

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You may thrill with the speed of your thoroughbred steed, / You may laugh with delight as you ride the ocean, / You may rush afar in your touring car, / Leaping, sweeping, by things that are creeping- / But you never will know the joy of motion / Till you rise up over the earth some day, / And soar like an eagle, away-away.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Date: 1889 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Adventure, Inspirational, Philosophical
Length: 249 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The text is written in verse with a rhythmic and lyrical quality.
Adventure — Themes of exploration and the thrill of motion are central to the work.
Inspirational — The poem encourages rising above earthly concerns and embracing freedom.
Philosophical — It reflects on life, death, and the human condition.