My April Lady (Lyrics, Dramatic and Personal)
The collection of poetry explores the complexities of love, relationships, and personal growth through a series of lyrical, dramatic, and introspective pieces. It delves into themes of longing, loss, and self-discovery, often using nature imagery to convey emotions and ideas. The poems are characterized by their musical quality, with a focus on rhythm and meter that adds to the emotional impact of the words.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Lyric · 208 words
First lines
When down the stair at morning / The sunbeams round her float, / Sweet rivulets of laughter / Are bubbling in her throat; / The gladness of her greeting / Is gold without alloy; / And in the morning sunlight / I think her name is Joy.
When in the evening twilight / The quiet book-room lies, / We read the sad old ballads, / While from her hidden eyes / The tears are falling, falling, / That give her heart relief; / And in the evening twilight, / I think her name is Grief.
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My April Lady (Lyrics, Dramatic and Personal) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Henry Van Dyke, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Lyric, Dramatic, Pastoral
- Length: 208 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Romantic — Themes of love and emotional expression are central, exploring the complexities of affection and mood.
- Lyric — The work expresses personal emotions and thoughts, typical of lyric poetry, with a focus on the speaker's feelings.
- Dramatic — The poem conveys intense emotions and mood shifts, akin to dramatic monologues or soliloquies.
Tags
Poetry · Drama · Romance · Literary Fiction · American Literature · 19th Century Literature · Classic Literature · Lyric Poetry · Personal Narrative · Autobiographical · Memoir · Love Poems