To Ellen. "Sing me that Song! "

Name: To Ellen. "Sing me that Song! "
Author: Mary Baker Eddy

The work expresses a deep yearning for solace and connection through music amidst feelings of sadness and isolation. The speaker reflects on the fleeting nature of joy and the heaviness of life, contrasting dreams of purity and happiness with the stark reality of existence. The imagery evokes a sense of longing for loved ones and the comfort that music can provide in times of sorrow. The speaker grapples with the duality of life, where moments of bliss are often overshadowed by darkness and despair. There is a poignant acknowledgment of the transient beauty of life, where love and joy are ephemeral, leading to a melancholic acceptance of mortality. The metaphor of music serves as a lifeline, a means to transcend the dreariness of life and connect with deeper emotions. The call for a song symbolizes a desire for healing and upliftment, suggesting that music has the power to soothe the soul and bridge the gap between the living and the departed. The speaker seeks to awaken the spirit of love and reminiscence, hoping that the act of singing can bring comfort to a heart that feels broken and alone. Overall, the work encapsulates themes of longing, the search for meaning, and the redemptive quality of music in the face of life's inevitable challenges. It invites reflection on the interplay between joy and sorrow, and the enduring hope that music can inspire even in the darkest of times.

By Mary Baker Eddy · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Spiritual, Romanticism · 422 words

First lines

Sing me that song! My spirit is sad, Life's pulses move fitful and slow; A meeting with loved ones in dreams I have had, Whose robes were as spotless as snow: A phantom of joy, it fled with the light, And left but a parting in air. My soul is enchained to life's dreary night, O sing me "Sweet hour of prayer"!

Ah, sleep, twin sister of death and of night! My thoughts 'neath thy drap'ry still lie. Alas! that from dreams so boundless and bright We waken to life's dreary sigh. Those moments most sweet are fleetest alway, For love claspeth earth's raptures not long, Till darkness and death like mist melt away, To rise to a seraph's new song.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Mary Baker Eddy
Date: 1890 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Spiritual, Romanticism, Lyrical, Reflective
Length: 422 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices, focusing on themes of longing, love, and the human experience.
Spiritual — The poem reflects deep spiritual themes, including prayer, the afterlife, and the connection between the earthly and the divine.
Romanticism — The emotional depth and focus on nature and personal feelings align with the characteristics of Romantic literature.
Lyrical — The personal expression of emotions and thoughts in a musical style categorizes it as lyrical poetry.