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.
My little April lady, Of sunshine and of showers, She weaves the old spring magic, And breaks my heart in flowers! But when her moods are ended, She nestles like a dove; Then, by the pain and rapture, I know her name is Love.
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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.
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Poetry · Drama · Romance · Literary Fiction · American Literature · 19th Century Literature · Classic Literature · Lyric Poetry · Personal Narrative · Autobiographical · Memoir · Love Poems