Waiting for Day 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: “Waiting for Day,” “The Longing,” “The Loss,” and “The Beauty.” In the first section, “Waiting for Day,” the speaker reflects on the anticipation of a new day and the hope it brings. The second section, “The Longing,” explores the speaker’s longing for a lost love. The third section, “The Loss,” examines the pain of loss and the difficulty of moving on. The fourth section, “The Beauty,” celebrates the beauty of nature and the joy of life. Throughout the collection, the speaker’s emotions are expressed through vivid imagery and lyrical language. The poems are filled with longing, sorrow, and hope, and they offer a glimpse into the speaker’s innermost thoughts and feelings.
By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama