To my Sister by George MacDonald
"To My Sister" by George MacDonald is a poem that explores the bond between siblings and the importance of family relationships. The speaker expresses their love and admiration for their sister, describing her as a source of comfort and support throughout their life. Through vivid imagery and emotional language, the poem celebrates the unique connection shared by siblings and the enduring power of familial bonds.
By George MacDonald · First published 1860 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 424 words
First lines
O sister, God is very good -- Thou art a woman now: O sister, be thy womanhood A baptism on thy brow!
For what? -- Do ancient stories lie Of Titans long ago, The children of the lofty sky And mother earth below?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George MacDonald
- Date: 1860 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Inspirational, Mythological
- Length: 424 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Religious — The text contains references to God, divinity, and spiritual themes, indicating a religious genre.
- Philosophical — The poem explores existential themes such as identity, divinity, and the human condition, aligning with philosophical literature.
- Inspirational — The poem encourages personal growth and spiritual development, typical of inspirational writing.
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sisterhood · family · love · poetry · friendship · support · emotional · inspiration · relationships · growth · encouragement · bonding