Self-Conflict (I' Vo Pensando, E Nel Pensier M'
The poem Self-Conflict (I' Vo Pensando, E Nel Pensier M' Assale) by Francesco Petrarca explores the internal struggle of a person who is torn between their desire for love and their fear of rejection. The speaker in the poem expresses his longing for a woman he loves but also acknowledges that pursuing her could lead to heartbreak. Throughout the poem, the speaker grapples with these conflicting emotions and ultimately decides to take a chance on love despite the risks involved.
By Francesco Petrarca · First published 1342 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious · 1,611 words
First lines
Ceaseless I think, and in each wasting thought / So strong a pity for myself appears, / That often it has brought / My harass'd heart to new yet natural tears; / Seeing each day my end of life draw nigh, / Instant in prayer, I ask of God the wings / With which the spirit springs, / Freed from its mortal coil, to bliss on high; / But nothing, to this hour, prayer, tear, or sigh, / Whatever man could do, my hopes sustain: / And so indeed in justice should it be; / Able to stay, who went and fell, that he / Should prostrate, in his own despite, remain.
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing a structured poetic form and language.
- Philosophical — The text explores deep existential and metaphysical themes, such as the nature of life, death, and the human condition.
- Religious — The work contains numerous references to God, prayer, and spiritual salvation.
- Romantic — The text delves into the emotional turmoil and longing associated with unrequited love.
Tags
self-reflection · conflict · inner turmoil · philosophy · human emotion · existentialism · introspection · poetry · Renaissance literature · psychological struggle · identity · self-discovery
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Self-Conflict (I' Vo Pensando, E Nel Pensier M' Assale) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Francesco Petrarca, dated 1342 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francesco Petrarca
- Date: 1342 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious, Romantic, Autobiographical
- Length: 1,611 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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