The Wish by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the idea that a person's deepest desires can be fulfilled if they truly believe and wish for them to come true. The speaker describes how their heart was filled with longing and how they wished for something with all their might, and eventually, it came to pass. The poem suggests that the power of positive thinking and believing in oneself can lead to the realization of one's desires.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1888 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational · 105 words
First lines
Should some great angel say to me to-morrow, "Thou must re-tread thy pathway from the start, But God will grant, in pity, for thy sorrow, Some one dear wish, the nearest to thy heart."
This were my wish! -from my life's dim beginning _Let be what has been_! wisdom planned the whole My want, my woe, my errors, and my sinning, All, all were needed lessons for my soul.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational, Spiritual, Reflective
- Length: 105 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Philosophical — The themes explore deep existential questions and reflections on life and wisdom.
- Inspirational — The content aims to inspire and provide insight into personal growth and understanding.
- Spiritual — The text delves into spiritual lessons and the soul's journey.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Desire · Longing · Yearning · Heartfelt · Emotional · Introspective · Contemplative · Melancholic · Nostalgic