Author: James Joyce
Thy sweet heart of fire Awakes desire, And drives him higher And higher. No more shall we Dream, let us flee Into the shade Thy wings have made. Into the shade Thy wings have made, Into the bower Where love is laid. Ah, woe is me, Ah, woe is me, Ah, love, ah, love, Ah, woe is me!
Type of Poem: Lyric Poem
Date Written: 1907-01-01
Date Published: 1907-05-01
Language: English
Keywords: Heart, Fire, Desire, Shade, Love
Source: Chamber Music
Publisher: Elkin Mathews
Rights/Permissions: Public Domain
Comments/Notes: A passionate poem that explores the intense emotions of love, desire, and the longing to escape into a world created by love.
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.
Here are some key characteristics that define lyric poetry:
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.