Some Verses: Poems: LITTLE SAD FACE

Name: Some Verses: Poems: LITTLE SAD FACE
Author: Helen Hay Whitney

Little Sad Face is a collection of poems by Helen Hay Whitney, a poet and author from the early 20th century. The poems in this collection explore themes of love, loss, and longing, as well as the beauty of nature. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from traditional rhyming verse to free verse. The collection is divided into four sections: “Love and Loss,” “Nature,” “Longing,” and “Themes.” Each section contains a variety of poems that explore the emotions and experiences of life. The poems in this collection are both beautiful and heartbreaking, and they offer readers a glimpse into the life and thoughts of a poet who lived in a different era.

By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Romance · 249 words

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Little sad face, come close, so close to mine, See through these eyes the sweetness of the day, Feel how the sunbeams dance in Summer's wine, Hold fast my hands and let our pulse combine And with my steps dance down the happy way; For youth is love and love is light and gay, Little sad face.

Little sad heart, come close, so close to mine, And know the utmost limits of the will Of all the worlds, till soft thy heart divine A joy which can encompass grief like thine; Hide in my breast, and let faint pulses thrill, For youth is love, and love is great and still, Little sad heart.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Helen Hay Whitney
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Drama, Romance, Fiction
Length: 249 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Poetry — The title of the book includes the word 'Verses' and 'Poems', indicating that the book is a collection of poetry.
Drama — The title of the book includes the phrase 'Little Sad Face', suggesting that the book may contain dramatic elements.
Romance — The title of the book includes the phrase 'Little Sad Face', suggesting that the book may contain romantic elements.
Fiction — The book is likely to contain fictional elements, as it is a collection of poems written by Helen Hay Whitney.