Spirit of a Great Control
The poem explores the idea that a person's spirit can be controlled and dominated by another through love, passion, and desire. The speaker describes being under the control of someone they love, feeling helpless and powerless against their will. The poem delves into themes of obsession, possession, and the blurring of boundaries in romantic relationships.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1901 · Genre: Poetry, Inspirational, Spiritual · 234 words
First lines
Spirit of a Great Control, Gird me with thy strength and might, Essence of the Over-Soul -- Fill me, thrill me with thy light; Though the waves of sorrow beat Madly at my very feet, Though the night and storm are near, Teach me that I need not fear.
Though the clouds obscure the sky, When the tempest sweeps the lands, Still about, below, on high, God's great solar system stands. Never yet a star went out. What have I to fear or doubt? -- I, a part of this great whole, Governed by the Over-Soul.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Inspirational, Spiritual, Philosophical
- Length: 234 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Inspirational — The themes focus on strength, resilience, and spiritual enlightenment.
- Spiritual — The content references the Over-Soul and God's solar system, indicating a spiritual or religious context.
- Philosophical — The work contemplates existential themes and the individual's place within a greater whole.
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Poetry · Philosophy · Spirituality · Inspiration · Motivation · Personal Growth · Self-Help · Mindfulness · Wellness · Optimism · Hope · Faith