Love's Tendril
The poem explores the profound emotional connection between a speaker and their child. It emphasizes the beauty and joy found in the child's presence, using vivid imagery to convey the depth of this bond. The speaker compares the child's cooing to sweet music, suggesting that it brings immense happiness. The child's eyes are likened to butterflies, symbolizing innocence and wonder. The strength of the child's touch is described as firmer than iron, indicating a powerful, protective love. The heartbeat of the child resonates deeply within the speaker's soul, illustrating an intimate and spiritual connection. Overall, the work captures the essence of parental love, highlighting its sweetness, strength, and depth through rich metaphors and sensory details.
By Georgia Douglas Johnson · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Lyric · 69 words
First lines
Sweeter far than lyric rune Is my baby's cooing tune; Brighter than the butterflies Are the gleams within her eyes; Firmer than an iron band Serves the zephyr of her hand; Deeper than the ocean's roll Sounds her heart-beat in my soul.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Georgia Douglas Johnson
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Lyric, Nature, Spiritual
- Length: 69 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse and employs poetic devices, focusing on emotional expression.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love and affection, highlighting intimate feelings and relationships.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Nature — Imagery related to nature is present, enhancing the emotional landscape of love.
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Poetry · Romance · Love · Nature · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor · Personification · Free Verse · Emotional · Introspective · Sensual