The Message by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the idea that a person's soulmate can sense their presence and emotions even when they are physically apart. The speaker describes how they felt an intense longing and sadness, which was mirrored by their loved one who was far away. The poem suggests that there is a deep, unspoken connection between two people who are meant to be together, and that this connection transcends physical distance.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1881 · Genre: Poetry, Spirituality, Philosophy · 736 words
First lines
I have not the gift of vision, I have not the psychic ear, And the realms that are called Elysian I neither see nor hear; Yet oft when the shadows darken And the daylight hides its face, The soul of me seems to hearken For the truths that speak through space.
They speak to me not through reason, They speak to me not by word; Yet my soul would be guilty of treason If it did not say it had heard. For Space has a message compelling To give to the ear of Earth; And the things which the Silence is telling In the bosom of God have birth.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1881 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Spirituality, Philosophy, Inspirational, Religious
- Length: 736 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality.
- Spirituality — The themes revolve around spiritual truths, inner peace, and divine messages.
- Philosophy — The work explores philosophical ideas about the human condition, morality, and the nature of existence.
- Inspirational — The text aims to inspire and uplift readers with messages of hope and enlightenment.
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Poetry · Philosophy · Spirituality · Inspirational · Motivational · Self-Help · Personal Growth · Mindfulness · Wellness · Inner Strength · Positive Thinking · Optimism