By My Sweetheart by Eugene Field
The poem is a nostalgic and melancholic reflection on the passing of time and lost love. It expresses a deep sense of longing and yearning for a past that cannot be recaptured. The speaker remembers a romantic relationship that has ended, and they are left to ponder what could have been if circumstances had been different.
By Eugene Field · First published 1899 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Nature · 220 words
First lines
Sweetheart, be my sweetheart When birds are on the wing, When bee and bud and babbling flood Bespeak the birth of spring, Come, sweetheart, be my sweetheart And wear this posy-ring!
Sweetheart, be my sweetheart In the mellow golden glow Of earth aflush with the gracious blush Which the ripening fields foreshow; Dear sweetheart, be my sweetheart, As into the noon we go!
Sweetheart, be my sweetheart When falls the bounteous year, When fruit and wine of tree and vine Give us their harvest cheer; Oh, sweetheart, be my sweetheart, For winter it draweth near.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Nature, Lyric, Sentimental
- Length: 220 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices, focusing on themes of love and nature.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around romantic love and the invitation to a beloved.
- Nature — Nature imagery is prevalent throughout the poem, reflecting the changing seasons and their connection to love.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, characteristic of lyrical poetry.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Sentimental · Nostalgic · Melancholic · Whimsical · Victorian Era · American Literature · 19th Century · Classic · Literary Fiction