An Old Sweetheart. (Sweet-Knot and Galamus)
The poem explores the theme of nostalgia and lost love through the eyes of an old sweetheart who reminisces about a past romance with Galamus. The speaker's memories are bittersweet, filled with longing for what could have been. The poem delves into the complexities of love and relationships, highlighting the pain of separation and the passage of time.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1888 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Nostalgia · 704 words
First lines
As one who cons at evening o'er an album all alone, / And muses on the faces of the friends that he has known, / So I turn the leaves of fancy till, in shadowy design, / I find the smiling features of an old sweetheart of mine.
The lamplight seems to glimmer with a flicker of surprise, / As I turn it low to rest me of the dazzle in my eyes, / And light my pipe in silence, save a sigh that seems to yoke / Its fate with my tobacco and to vanish with the smoke.
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An Old Sweetheart. (Sweet-Knot and Galamus) is listed on Textopian as a poem by James Whitcomb Riley, dated 1888 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Nostalgia, Sentimental, Domestic Fiction
- Length: 704 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter to convey its themes.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around nostalgic love and romantic memories.
- Nostalgia — The narrative focuses on reminiscing about past relationships and memories.
- Sentimental — The tone is emotional and reflective, emphasizing personal feelings and memories.
Tags
Poetry · Romance · Nostalgia · Love · Longing · Memory · Sentimentality · Emotional · Introspective · Melancholy · Wistful · Bittersweet