Departure (Lyrics, Dramatic and Personal)

The work is a collection of essays that explore the concept of departure in various contexts. It delves into the emotional and psychological aspects of leaving behind familiar surroundings, relationships, and identities. The book is divided into three main sections: Dramatic Departure, which examines the role of departure in literature and drama; Personal Departure, which explores the individual's experience of leaving home, family, or a sense of self; and Lyrics of Departure, which collects poems that express the emotions and themes associated with departure. Throughout the book, the author reflects on the universal human experience of transition and change, highlighting both the pain and the liberation that can accompany departure.

By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Dramatic, Romantic · 203 words

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First lines

Oh, why are you shining so bright, big Sun, / And why is the garden so gay? / Do you know that my days of delight are done, / Do you know I am going away? / If you covered your face with a cloud, I'd dream / You were sorry for me in my pain, / And the heads of the flowers all bowed would / seem / To be weeping with me in the rain.

But why is your head so low, sweet heart, / And why are your eyes overcast? / Are they clouded because you know we must part, / Do you think this embrace is our last? / Then kiss me again, and again, and again, / Look up as you bid me good-bye! / For your face is too dear for the stain of a tear, / And your smile is the sun in my sky.

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• Work type: Poem
• Author: Henry Van Dyke
• Date: 1908 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Poetry, Dramatic, Romantic, Personal
• Length: 203 words
• Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on lyrical expression and emotional depth.
• Dramatic — The themes of parting and emotional conflict suggest a dramatic tone.
• Romantic — The focus on personal relationships and emotional connection aligns with romantic themes.
• Personal — The introspective and personal nature of the content reflects individual emotional experiences.

Tags

Poetry · Drama · Personal Narrative · Travel Writing · Memoir · Autobiography · Literary Nonfiction · American Literature · 19th Century Literature · Philosophical · Spiritual · Inspirational

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