TO G. C. (July 12, 1886.) by Eugene Field
The poem is a tribute to a deceased person, likely a child, who died young. The speaker reflects on the brevity of life and the pain of losing someone so innocent. The tone is melancholic and nostalgic, with an emphasis on the fleeting nature of human existence.
By Eugene Field · First published 1886 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Humor · 106 words
First lines
They say our president has stuck / Above his good wife's door / The sign provocative of luck -- / A horseshoe -- nothing more.
Be hushed, O party hates, the while / That emblem lingers there, / And thou, dear fates, propitious smile / Upon the wedded pair.
I've tried the horseshoe's weird intent / And felt its potent joy -- / God bless you, Mr. President, / And may it be a boy.
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TO G. C. (July 12, 1886.) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1886 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1886 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Humor, Political Commentary, Celebratory
- Length: 106 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Satire — The poem humorously comments on political figures and societal norms, reflecting satirical elements.
- Humor — The light-hearted tone and playful language contribute to a humorous interpretation of the subject matter.
- Political Commentary — The poem addresses political themes and figures, providing commentary on contemporary events.
Tags
Poem · Dedication · Personal · Intimate · Emotional · Sentimental · Nostalgic · Melancholic · Reflective · Contemplative · Mournful · Elegy