The Ocean of Song by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of the power of music and its ability to evoke emotions and bring people together. It describes a concert where a singer's voice rises like a wave, filling the hearts of the listeners with joy, sorrow, and longing. The poem also touches on the idea that music is a universal language that can transcend borders and cultures, bringing people together in a shared experience.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1913 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Inspirational · 514 words
First lines
In a land beyond sight or conceiving, / In a land where no blight is, no wrong, / No darkness, no graves, and no grieving, / There lies the great ocean of song. / And its waves, oh, its waves unbeholden / By any save gods, and their kind, / Are not blue, are not green, but are golden, / Like moonlight and sunlight combined.
It was whispered to me that their waters / Were made from the gathered-up tears / That were wept by the sons and the daughters / Of long-vanished eras and spheres. / Like white sands of heaven the spray is / That falls all the happy day long, / And whoever it touches straightway is / Made glad with the spirit of song.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Inspirational, Romanticism
- Length: 514 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse, with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery.
- Fantasy — The themes involve mythical and otherworldly elements, such as a magical ocean and divine beings.
- Inspirational — The content emphasizes uplifting and positive themes, such as joy, beauty, and the power of song.
- Romanticism — The writing style and themes reflect a romanticized view of nature and the sublime.
Tags
Poetry · Romance · Love · Nature · Ocean · Song · Imagery · Symbolism · Emotions · Introspection · Philosophy · Spirituality