When My Sweet Lady Sings by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of love and beauty, describing a romantic atmosphere where the speaker's lady sings with a mesmerizing voice that captivates everyone around her. The song is portrayed as having a hypnotic effect, making people forget their troubles and surrender to its charm. The poem also touches on the idea that beauty can be a powerful force, capable of transforming and uplifting those who experience it.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Lyric · 236 words
First lines
When she, my lady, smiles, / I feel as one who, lost in darksome wilds, / Sees suddenly the sun in middle sky / Shining upon him like a great glad eye. / When my sweet lady smiles.
When she, my lady laughs, / I feel as one who some elixir quaffs; / Some nameless nectar, made of wines of suns, / And through my veins a subtle iveresse runs. / When my sweet lady laughs.
And when my lady talks, / I am as one who by a brooklet walks, / Some sweet-tongued brooklet, which the whole long day, / Holds converse with the birds along the way. / When my loved lady talks.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Lyric, Classical
- Length: 236 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love and admiration for the lady.
- Lyric — The work expresses personal emotions and feelings, typical of lyric poetry.
- Classical — The style and language are reminiscent of classical poetry.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Relationships · Emotions · Intimacy · Passion · Desire · Longing · Yearning · Tenderness · Sensuality