Past
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In "The Past," Ella Wheeler Wilcox delves into the intricate tapestry of memory, exploring its ability to both haunt and comfort us. The poems weave through a spectrum of emotions, encompassing the joys and sorrows of love, the sting of loss, and the bittersweet weight of regret. The reader is invited to journey through the corridors of time, revisiting moments both cherished and painful, as Wilcox contemplates the enduring influence of the past on the present. Her words resonate with the universality of these experiences, offering solace to those who have grappled with the ghosts of their past while also urging us to learn from our mistakes and embrace the lessons gleaned from the echoes of our journey. The collection concludes with a sense of quiet acceptance, reminding us that the past, though often painful, can ultimately serve as a guiding light as we navigate the path ahead.Book Details
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox was an American author and poet. Her works include Poems of Passion and Solitude, which contains the lines "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone." Her aut...
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