Life
Life, believe, is not a dream
So dark as sages say;
Oft a little morning rain
Foretells a pleasant day.
Sometimes there are clouds of gloom,
But these are transient all;
If the shower will make the roses bloom,
O why lament its fall?
Rapidly, merrily,
Life's sunny hours flit by,
Gratefully, cheerily
Enjoy them as they fly!
What though Death at times steps in,
And calls our Best away?
What though sorrow seems to win,
O'er hope, a heavy sway?
Yet Hope again elastic springs,
Unconquered, though she fell;
Still buoyant are her golden wings,
Still strong to bear us well.
Manfully, fearlessly,
The day of trial bear,
For gloriously, victoriously,
Can courage quell despair!
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Who wrote the poem "Life"?
Charlotte Brontë (April 21, 1816 – March 31, 1855)
Charlotte Brontë
was an English novelist and poet, who wrote the famous novel “Jane Eyre.” She
was the third of six children of Patrick Brontë,
an Irish priest and author, and Maria, a housewife. Her mother died of cancer
when she was five years old. She started writing at the age of 13 and published
her works under the male pseudonym of Currer Bell, hoping to avoid prejudice
against female writers. She outlived her five siblings and died of a pregnancy
complication at the age of 38, shortly after her marriage. Her unique style is
characterized by rich and realistic descriptions of the visual aspects of the
story, including setting, the landscape, and appearances and gestures of the
characters. The recurring themes in her writings include gender, love, and
feminism.
"Life" explanation
In the poem, the poet tries to dispel
negative or pessimistic views on life. The speaker takes on some seemingly
unpleasant or negative elements of life and shows that they are transient or
eventually lead to positive things. Even death, despair, and sorrow cannot
diminish the power of hope and courage.
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