Ballade to a Lady. (to Annabelle.)
The poem is a romantic and introspective piece that explores the speaker's emotions and thoughts about a lady he loves. It is written in a lyrical style with a focus on the beauty of nature and the fleeting nature of life. The poem expresses a sense of longing and yearning for the lady, as well as a recognition of the transience of human experience. The speaker reflects on the passing of time and the inevitability of loss, but also finds solace in the beauty of the natural world and the enduring power of love. Throughout the poem, there is a sense of melancholy and introspection, as the speaker grapples with the complexities of human emotion and the fragility of life. The language is rich and evocative, with vivid imagery and a focus on the musical qualities of the verse. The overall effect of the poem is one of quiet contemplation and introspective reflection, inviting the reader to consider the beauty and fragility of human experience.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1915 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Romance · 306 words
First lines
Pipe to the tip I'm handing, Kid; Get jerry to the salve I throw; Just paste it in your merrywid While I pull out the tremolo. This stuff ain't any paper snow -- I never was a bull con gee -- Wise up to this and sing it slow: You make an awful splash with me.
My line of bunk is like to skid; (The subject is so smooth -- get joe? ) My fountain pen's an invalid; I can't dope words like L. Defoe Puts in describing up a show, But, kiddo, you have put the bee On father, surest thing you know. You make an awful splash with me.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Romance, Satire
- Length: 306 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The playful language and light-hearted tone suggest a humorous intent.
- Romance — The repeated phrase 'You make an awful splash with me' indicates romantic admiration.
- Satire — The use of colloquial language and references to literary figures suggest a satirical take on poetic conventions.
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Poem · Ballad · Sonnet · Romance · Love Poem · Literary Fiction · Verse · Poetic Form · Free Verse · Symbolism · Imagery · Figurative Language