Author: James Joyce
Bid adieu, adieu, adieu, Bid adieu to girlish days, Happy love is come to woo Thee and woo thy girlish ways -- The zone that doth become thee fair, The snood upon thy yellow hair.
Type of Poem: Lyric Poem
Date Written: 1907-01-01
Date Published: 1907-05-01
Language: English
Keywords: Farewell, Love, Youth, Girlhood, Adieu
Source: Chamber Music
Publisher: Elkin Mathews
Rights/Permissions: Public Domain
Comments/Notes: A brief and tender poem that speaks to the transition from girlhood to womanhood, with a focus on the farewell to youthful innocence.
Lyric poetry is a powerful and intimate form of expression, characterized by its focus on the personal emotions and thoughts of the poet. Often musical in nature, lyric poems resonate with readers through their vivid language and rhythmic flow, capturing moments of intense feeling.
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From ancient odes to contemporary free verse, lyric poetry remains a beloved and enduring form, celebrated for its ability to articulate the nuances of human emotion in a way that resonates deeply with readers.