The Vision of Love
The Vision of Love is a collection of poems by George William Russell that explores the theme of love in its various forms and manifestations. The book includes both romantic and spiritual poetry, with many of the poems focusing on the idea of divine love as a source of inspiration and guidance. Some of the most notable works in the collection include "The Divine Vision," "The Voice of Love," and "The Song of the Soul." Overall, The Vision of Love is considered an important contribution to Irish literature and has been praised for its lyrical beauty and philosophical depth.
By George William Russell · First published 1923 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Mysticism · 163 words
First lines
The twilight fleeted away in pearl on the stream, And night, like a diamond dome, stood still in our dream.
Your eyes like burnished stones or as stars were bright With the sudden vision that made us one with the night.
We loved in infinite spaces, forgetting here The breasts that were lit with life and the lips so near; Till the wizard willows waved in the wind and drew Me away from the fulness of love and down to you.
Our love was so vast that it filled the heavens up: But the soft white form I held was an empty cup, When the willows called me back to earth with their sigh, And we moved as shades through the deep that was you and I.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Mysticism, Symbolism, Fantasy
- Length: 163 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and imagery.
- Romance — The theme centers around love and emotional connection.
- Mysticism — The narrative explores transcendental experiences and spiritual unity.
- Symbolism — The use of symbolic imagery, such as 'diamond dome' and 'wizard willows,' conveys deeper meanings.
Tags
spirituality · romanticism · philosophy · nature · mysticism · love · imagination · dreams · self-discovery · art · beauty · transcendence