Sonnet. to a. M. D
The poem "Sonnet to a M. D." by George MacDonald is about the speaker's admiration for a doctor who has helped him through difficult times. The speaker praises the doctor's skill and compassion, and expresses gratitude for his care. The poem is written in iambic pentameter with a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.
By George MacDonald · First published 1857 · Genre: Poetry, Elegy, Romantic · 182 words
First lines
Methinks I see thee, lying calm and low, Silent and dark within thy earthy bed; Thy mighty hands, in which I trusted, dead, Resting, with thy long arms, from work or blow; And the night-robe, around thy tall form, flow Down from the kingly face, and from the head, Save by its thick dark curls, uncovered -- My brother, dear from childhood, lying so!
Not often since thou went'st, I think of thee, (With inward cares and questionings oppressed); And yet, ere long, I seek thee in thy rest, And bring thee home my heart, as full, as free, As sure that thou wilt take me tenderly, As then when youth and nature made us blest.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1857 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Elegy, Romantic, Victorian
- Length: 182 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured as a sonnet, a poetic form, and employs poetic devices such as meter and rhyme.
- Elegy — The poem reflects on death and mourning, typical of an elegy, as it addresses a deceased loved one.
- Romantic — The themes of nature, emotion, and personal reflection align with Romantic literary traditions.
- Victorian — The style and themes are consistent with the Victorian era, focusing on personal loss and introspection.
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sonnet · poetry · romantic · love · nature · beauty · emotion · literary · art · expression · metaphor · imagery