The poem explores the idea that a person's soul can be transformed through suffering and hardship. The speaker describes how they were once selfish and arrogant, but after experiencing pain and sorrow, they have undergone a transformation, becoming more compassionate and humble. The poem suggests that this transformation has brought them closer to God and has given them a deeper understanding of the world and its injustices.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1883 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Spirituality