We Outgrow Love Like other Things
The poem explores the idea that love, like other aspects of life, has a limited shelf life and eventually fades away. It describes how people outgrow their initial passion for one another, much like they outgrow childhood toys or clothes. The speaker suggests that this natural process is inevitable and should be accepted rather than mourned.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1844 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Romantic · 33 words
First lines
We outgrow love like other things And put it in the drawer, Till it an antique fashion shows Like costumes grandsires wore.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1844 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Romantic, Reflective, Historical
- Length: 33 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Philosophical — The theme explores the transient nature of love and its comparison to material objects.
- Romantic — The subject matter deals with love, a central theme in romantic literature.
- Reflective — The poem reflects on personal growth and the passage of time.
Tags
Poetry · Philosophy · Love · Loss · Growth · Mortality · Nature · Existentialism · Human Condition · Emotional Depth · Introspection · Self-Discovery