Love's Rosary by Joyce Kilmer (1918)
The poem explores the theme of love and its transformative power through a series of interconnected images and metaphors. The speaker describes love as a rosary, with each bead representing a different aspect of their beloved's character. The poem builds towards a crescendo of devotion, emphasizing the all-consuming nature of love.
By Joyce Kilmer · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric · 202 words
First lines
Love's rosary is ours this holiday, / So let us worship Eros, Lord of bliss. / Let me be priest and teach you as we pray / Love's rosary. / The first fair golden globe denotes a kiss, / Curve your sweet lips the proper churchly way, / And you must lie within my arms at this. / Keep all the rites! It will not do to miss / A single bead in all the long array. / Ah, Sweet, we'll tell on every day, I wis, / Love's rosary.
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices, focusing on themes of love and devotion.
- Romanticism — The themes of love, beauty, and emotional expression align with the characteristics of Romantic literature.
- Lyric — The personal and emotional nature of the content reflects the qualities of lyric poetry.
- Religious — The invocation of worship and spiritual elements suggests a connection to religious themes.
Tags
Poetry · Romance · Nature · Spirituality · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor · Love · Religion · Mysticism · Beauty · Suffering
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joyce Kilmer
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric, Religious, Symbolism
- Length: 202 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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