And Wilt Thou Weep when I am Low?
The poem explores the speaker's emotional turmoil and inner conflict, questioning whether their loved one will weep for them when they are in a state of sorrow or despair. The speaker expresses a desire to be comforted by their loved one's tears, but also acknowledges the possibility that they may not be worthy of such affection.
By Lord Byron · First published 1817 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Elegy · 252 words
First lines
And wilt thou weep when I am low? Sweet lady! speak those words again: Yet if they grieve thee, say not so - I would not give that bosom pain.
My heart is sad, my hopes are gone, My blood runs coldly through my breast; And when I perish, thou alone Wilt sigh above my place of rest.
And yet, methinks, a gleam of peace Doth through my cloud of anguish shine: And for a while my sorrows cease, To know thy heart hath felt for mine.
Oh lady! blessd be that tear - It falls for one who cannot weep; Such precious drops are doubly dear To those whose eyes no tear may steep.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lord Byron
- Date: 1817 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Elegy, Gothic
- Length: 252 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romantic Poetry — The poem explores themes of love, emotion, and longing, characteristic of Romantic poetry.
- Lyric Poetry — The poem is a personal expression of emotion and thought, typical of lyric poetry.
- Elegy — The poem contemplates death and mourning, aligning with the elegiac tradition.
- Gothic — The poem's melancholic tone and themes of death and sorrow reflect Gothic elements.
Tags
Romanticism · Poetry · Love · Longing · Separation · Pain · Sorrow · Melancholy · Yearning · Desire · Loss · Heartbreak