Un Rencontre by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of a romantic encounter between two people who were once lovers but are now reunited after a long time apart. The speaker describes the intense emotions and memories that resurface upon seeing their former lover again, and how they are transported back to a moment in the past when their love was strong.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1899 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 322 words
First lines
Now ought we to laugh or to weep -- Was it comical, or was it grave? When we who had waded breast deep In passion's most turbulent wave Met out on an isle in Time's ocean, With never one thrill of emotion.
We had parted in sorrow and tears; Our letters were frequent and wet; We wrote about pitiless years, And we swore we could never forget. An angel you called me alway, And I thought you a god gone astray.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Drama, Philosophical, Satire
- Length: 322 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs rhyme and meter.
- Romance — The themes revolve around past romantic relationships and emotions.
- Drama — The narrative explores intense emotional experiences and personal interactions.
- Philosophical — The text reflects on the nature of human emotions and relationships.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Relationships · Emotions · Intimacy · Passion · Desire · Longing · Yearning · Heartfelt · Sincere