The Chosen by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the idea that a person's soulmate is chosen for them by fate before birth. The speaker describes how they were destined to meet their beloved and how their love was predetermined. The poem also touches on the theme of reincarnation, suggesting that the couple may have been together in past lives as well.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1917 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 328 words
First lines
They stood before the Angel at the gate; The Angel asked: ‘Why should you enter in? ' One said: ‘On earth my place was high and great; ' And one: ‘I warned my fellow-men from sin; ' Another: ‘I was teacher of the faith; I scorned my life and lived in love with death.'
And one stood silent. ‘Speak! ' the Angel said; ‘What earthly deed has sent you here to-day? ' ‘Alas! I did but follow where they led,' He answered sadly: ‘I had lost my way- So new the country, and so strange my flight; I only sought for guidance and for light.'
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Inspirational, Allegory
- Length: 328 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Religious — Themes of faith, heaven, and divine judgment are central to the narrative.
- Philosophical — Explores existential questions about life, death, and moral conduct.
- Inspirational — Encourages readers to reflect on their lives and strive for moral integrity.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Spirituality · Philosophy · Mystery · Supernatural · Fate · Destiny · Soulmates · Esoteric · Occult