Together by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Name: Together
Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox

The poem explores the theme of love and relationships, describing a romantic partnership that has reached a state of perfect harmony. The speaker describes how they and their lover have transcended petty conflicts and disagreements, achieving a deep emotional understanding that allows them to move in tandem like two parts of a whole. The poem suggests that this unity is not only desirable but also achievable through mutual respect, trust, and devotion.

By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1894 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 291 words

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We two in the fever, and fervour, and glow / Of life's high tide have rejoiced together. / We have looked out over the glittering snow, / And known we were dwelling in summer weather. / For the seasons are made by the heart, I hold, / And not by the outdoor heat or cold.

We two in the shadows of pain and fear / Have journeyed together in dim, dark places, / Where black-robed sorrow walked to and fro, / And fear and trouble with phantom faces / Peered out upon us, and froze our blood, / Though June's fair roses were all in bud.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Date: 1894 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical, Drama
Length: 291 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
Romance — The themes revolve around deep emotional connections and love between two individuals.
Philosophical — The work explores existential themes such as the nature of seasons being determined by the heart and the idea of spiritual connection beyond physical realms.
Drama — The narrative includes intense emotional experiences and dramatic expressions of sorrow and joy.