To Alice -- Sit -- by -- the -- Hour (being the
The narrative revolves around a young woman's introspection and self-discovery as she sits by the hour, contemplating her life and relationships. The story explores themes of love, loss, and personal growth through a series of philosophical musings and observations about the world around her.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1905 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Satire · 242 words
First lines
Lady in the blue kimono, / May we write of you again? / Do not hand us out a "No! no! " / Do not dam the flowing pen. / Once again a poem at you / Crave we leave of you to write -- / Lady idle as a statue, / Lady silent as the night!
Lady in the blue kimono, / Heavy is our heart and dumb, / Though we weep no tear nor show no / Sign of sadness, we are glum; / For that wrapper, silk or cotton, / You eternally had on -- / It is gone, but not forgotten. / Still the fact is, it is gone.
Lady in the blue kimono, / Although deadly hot the day, / Don't you think -- (alas! we know no / Way to put what we would say! )
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To Alice -- Sit -- by -- the -- Hour (being the Second Idyl to an Idle Idol.) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Franklin P. Adams, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Satire, Romance, Literary
- Length: 242 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The playful tone and light-hearted approach to addressing the 'Lady in the blue kimono' suggest a humorous intent.
- Satire — The exaggerated admiration and whimsical language may imply a satirical commentary on romantic or poetic conventions.
- Romance — The focus on admiration and addressing a lady suggests elements of romantic themes.
Tags
Poetry · Satire · Humor · Idyll · Verse · Literary · Classic · American · 19th Century · Social Commentary · Cultural Critique · Irony