The Way of Love by Joyce Kilmer
This poem explores the idea that love is a fundamental aspect of human existence and that it can be found in various forms throughout life. It describes love as a journey that requires patience, understanding, and acceptance. The speaker reflects on how love can bring people together and create strong bonds between them.
By Joyce Kilmer · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Spiritual · 1,003 words
First lines
(An Old Legend.)
When darkness hovers over earth / And day gives place to night, / Then lovers see the Milky Way / Gleam mystically bright, / And calling it the Way of Love / They hail it with delight.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joyce Kilmer
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Spiritual, Allegory, Mythology
- Length: 1,003 words
- Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetic form.
- Romantic — The central theme revolves around love, longing, and the connection between lovers, typical of romantic literature.
- Spiritual — The narrative explores themes of death, the afterlife, and divine intervention, reflecting spiritual beliefs.
- Allegory — The story serves as an allegorical representation of love's power to transcend physical barriers.
Tags
Poetry · Spirituality · Philosophy · Love · Relationships · Self-Discovery · Personal Growth · Meditation · Mindfulness · Inner Peace · Faith · Hope