I Saw Thee Weep by Lord Byron (1813)
The poem is a lamentation of the loss of a loved one, with the speaker expressing their grief and sorrow at being unable to comfort the deceased in their final moments. The poem explores themes of mortality, love, and the transience of human life. It is written in a formal, classical style, with a focus on the emotional intensity of the speaker's feelings.
By Lord Byron · First published 1813 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric · 151 words
First lines
I I saw thee weep-the big bright tear Came o'er that eye of blue; And then methought it did appear A violet dropping dew: I saw thee smile-the sapphire's blaze Beside thee ceased to shine; It could not match the living rays That filled that glance of thine.
II As clouds from yonder sun receive A deep and mellow dye, Which scarce the shade of coming eve Can banish from the sky, Those smiles unto the moodiest mind Their own pure joy impart; Their sunshine leaves a glow behind That lightens o'er the heart.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lord Byron
- Date: 1813 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric
- Length: 151 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romanticism — The themes of emotion, nature, and beauty align with the Romantic literary movement.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and feelings, typical of lyric poetry.
Tags
Romanticism · Poetry · Tragedy · Love · Loss · Grief · Mourning · Melancholy · Longing · Separation · Heartbreak · Pain