Da Poi Che Sotto 'L Ciel Cosa Non Vidi

Name: Da Poi Che Sotto 'L Ciel Cosa Non Vidi
Author: Francesco Petrarca

The poem describes the speaker's longing to see their beloved again, who has departed from this world. The speaker expresses a sense of desperation and despair, feeling that they have lost their reason for living. They lament that even in death, they cannot be reunited with their loved one, as the heavens are too high and the earth is too low.

By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1344 · Genre: Religious Poetry, Philosophical Poetry, Lyric Poetry · 2,787 words

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When all beneath the ample cope of heaven I saw, like clouds before the tempest driven, In sad vicissitude's eternal round, Awhile I stood in holy horror bound; And thus at last with self-exploring mind, Musing, I ask'd, "What basis I could find To fix my trust? " An inward voice replied, "Trust to the Almighty: He thy steps shall guide; He never fails to hear the faithful prayer, But worldly hope must end in dark despair. " Now, what I am, and what I was, I know; I see the seasons in procession go With still increasing speed; while things to come, Unknown, unthought, amid the growing gloom Of long futurity, perplex my soul, While life is posting to its final goal.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Francesco Petrarca
Date: 1344 CE
Language: English
Genres: Religious Poetry, Philosophical Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Allegorical Poetry, Meditative Poetry
Length: 2,787 words
Structure: 1 section, 33 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Religious Poetry — The poem explores themes of faith, divine guidance, and the eternal struggle between worldly desires and spiritual fulfillment.
Philosophical Poetry — It delves into existential questions about life, death, and the nature of reality, reflecting on the human condition and the pursuit of truth.
Lyric Poetry — The work expresses personal emotions and reflections, characteristic of lyric poetry, particularly in its exploration of love and loss.
Allegorical Poetry — The poem uses allegory to convey deeper moral and spiritual lessons, particularly regarding the transient nature of life and the pursuit of eternal truths.