Song of the Road
The poem explores the theme of a person's journey through life, comparing it to a winding road that stretches out before them. The speaker reflects on the past, acknowledging mistakes and hardships, but also celebrates the beauty and joy experienced along the way. The poem conveys a sense of nostalgia and acceptance, encouraging the reader to cherish memories and press onward into the unknown future.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1910 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational · 362 words
First lines
I AM a Road; a good road, fair and smooth and broad; And I link with my beautiful tether Town and Country together, Like a ribbon rolled on the earth, from the reel of God. Oh, great the life of a Road!
I am a Road; a long road, leading on and on; And I cry to the world to follow, Past meadow and hill and hollow, Through desolate night, to the open gates of dawn. Oh, bold the life of a Road!
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Song of the Road is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational, Nature, Social Commentary
- Length: 362 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Philosophical — The work explores deep themes about life, nature, and human connection.
- Inspirational — The text aims to inspire and uplift by highlighting the positive impact of roads on society.
- Nature — The work frequently references natural elements and the beauty of the landscape.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · Romance · Love · Nature · Travel · Road Trip · Adventure · Freedom · Escape · Self-Discovery · Spirituality