Some Verses: Sonnets: LITTLE SAD FACE

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

Little Sad Face is a collection of sonnets by Helen Hay Whitney. The poems explore the themes of love, loss, and longing, as well as the beauty of nature. The collection is divided into four sections: “Love,” “Loss,” “Longing,” and “Nature.” In the first section, “Love,” the poems explore the joys and sorrows of love. The speaker reflects on the beauty of love, the pain of heartbreak, and the hope of finding love again. In the second section, “Loss,” the speaker reflects on the pain of loss and the difficulty of moving on. The poems explore the grief of losing a loved one, the emptiness of a life without them, and the courage to keep going. In the third section, “Longing,” the speaker reflects on the longing for something that is out of reach. The poems explore the desire for something that cannot be had, the hope of finding it, and the courage to keep searching. In the fourth section, “Nature,” the speaker reflects on the beauty of nature and the solace it can bring. The poems explore the power of nature to heal, the joy of being in the outdoors, and the peace of being surrounded by beauty. Little Sad Face is a collection of heartfelt and beautiful sonnets that explore the complexities of love, loss, longing, and nature.

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

First lines

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, Romance, Drama
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 'sonnets', which are both forms of poetry.
Romance — The title of the book includes the phrase 'little sad face', which could suggest a romantic theme.
Drama — The title of the book includes the phrase 'little sad face', which could suggest a dramatic theme.