
Pause
'Pause' Summary
The Pause is a poem that explores the themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. The speaker, a young woman, reflects on a past love and its impact on her present. She describes the joy and excitement of their courtship, the pain of their separation, and the enduring power of her memories. The poem is a meditation on the nature of love, its capacity for both joy and sorrow, and the bittersweet nostalgia of looking back on the past. It is a poignant and introspective work, capturing the raw emotions of a heart that has experienced both the highs and lows of love. Moodie's use of imagery and language creates a powerful and evocative reading experience, allowing the reader to connect with the speaker's emotions and contemplate their own experiences with love and loss.Book Details
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Susanna Moodie
Canada, England
Susanna Moodie was an English-born Canadian author who wrote about her experiences as a settler in Canada, which was a British colony at the time. Susanna Moodie was born in Bungay, on the River Wave...
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