Understood by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of unrequited love and the pain it brings to those who experience it. The speaker describes a person who has been in love with someone for years, but that love remains unreciprocated. Despite this, the speaker continues to hold onto the hope that one day their love will be understood and returned.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1916 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational · 106 words
First lines
I value more than I despise My tendency to sin, Because it helps me sympathise With all my tempted kin.
He who has nothing in his soul That links him to the sod, Knows not that joy of self-control Which lifts him up to God.
And I am glad my heart can say, When others trip and fall (Although I safely passed that way), ‘I understand it all. '
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational, Religious, Psychological
- Length: 106 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs rhyme and meter.
- Philosophical — The themes explore deep moral and existential questions.
- Inspirational — The content aims to uplift and provide moral guidance.
- Religious — References to God and spiritual self-control are present.
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Poetry · Philosophy · Spirituality · Inspirational · Motivational · Self-Help · Personal Growth · Mindfulness · Inner Strength · Empowerment · Optimism · Hope