Trinity Sunday
The work explores themes of love, commitment, and the contrast between carefree joy and the responsibilities of married life. The speaker expresses a deep affection for Johnny, emphasizing that their love transcends harsh weather conditions and the challenges of life. The imagery of winter and summer symbolizes the emotional states associated with love and duty. The speaker finds solace and happiness in the presence of Johnny, suggesting that love can make any hardship bearable. The anticipation of marriage on Trinity Sunday marks a significant turning point, where the speaker acknowledges that the carefree days will end, and a new phase of life filled with responsibilities will begin. Despite this acknowledgment, there is a sense of acceptance and resilience; the speaker is willing to embrace the challenges that come with love and partnership. The work captures the bittersweet nature of love, where joy and duty coexist. The speaker's unwavering affection for Johnny provides a sense of purpose, making the transition from a carefree existence to a more structured life seem worthwhile. The juxtaposition of the seasons serves as a metaphor for the cyclical nature of life and relationships, highlighting the inevitability of change while celebrating the enduring power of love.
By Sabine Baring-Gould · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Lyric · 287 words
First lines
H. F. S. [Music]
1. When bites the frost and winds are a blowing, I do not heed, I do not care; If Johnny's by me, what if it be snowing. 'Tis summer time with me all the year.
2. The icicles they may hang on the fountain, And frozen over the farm yard pool. The bleak wind whistle across the mountain, No wintry blast our love can cool.
3. O what to me the wind and the weather? O what to me the wind and the rain? My Johnny loves me, and being together, Why let it bluster -- it blows in vain.
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Trinity Sunday is listed on Textopian as a poem by Sabine Baring-Gould, dated 1890 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Sabine Baring-Gould
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Lyric, Seasonal Literature, Religious Literature
- Length: 287 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices, focusing on themes of love and seasonal change.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around love and relationships, particularly the anticipation of marriage.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Seasonal Literature — The poem contrasts seasonal elements with personal experiences, highlighting the impact of seasons on emotions.
Tags
love · marriage · seasons · weather · frost · winter · summer · joy · commitment · celebration · holiday · togetherness