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: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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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