Some Verses: Sonnets: TO THE BELOVED

Name: Some Verses: Sonnets: TO THE BELOVED
Author: Helen Hay Whitney

This collection of sonnets by Helen Hay Whitney is a tribute to the beloved. It is a collection of love poems that explore the depths of emotion and the beauty of love. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from traditional sonnets to free verse. The poems explore the joys and sorrows of love, the power of passion, and the beauty of commitment. The poems are filled with imagery and emotion, and they capture the essence of love in all its forms. This collection is a beautiful tribute to the beloved, and it is sure to touch the hearts of all who read it.

By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Romance, Poetry, Literary Fiction · 162 words

First lines

Beloved, when the tides of life run low As sobbing echoes of a dead refrain, And I may sit and watch the silent rain And muse upon the fulness of my woe, Then is my burden lighter, for I know The roses of my heart shall bloom again The fairer for this plenitude of pain, And Summer shall forget the chilly snow.

But when life calls me to its revels gay And I must face the world's wide-gazing eyes Nor find sweet rest by night or peace by day, E'en seems your love, where I would turn for aid, As distant as the blue in sunny skies; Then am I very lonely and afraid.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Helen Hay Whitney
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Poetry, Literary Fiction
Length: 162 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic theme, as it is addressed to a beloved.
Poetry — The book is composed of verses and sonnets, which are both forms of poetry.
Literary Fiction — The book is written by Helen Hay Whitney, a well-known author, and is likely to contain literary elements.