To...As when with downcast eyes
'To...As when with downcast eyes' Summary
The poem begins with the speaker addressing an unnamed person, recalling a time when they were together and the speaker's eyes were downcast. The speaker remembers the love they shared and the happiness they felt. However, the mood of the poem shifts as the speaker reflects on the passage of time and the changes that have occurred. The speaker now feels a sense of loss and regret, longing for the love that they have lost. The poem ends with the speaker reflecting on the nature of time and the inevitability of change, expressing a sense of acceptance and resignation.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Download eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Night Thoughts by Hanford Lennox Gordon
This collection of poems explores profound themes of existence, mortality, and the human condition through the lens of nocturnal contemplations. Gordo...
Journey of Life by William Cullen Bryant
William Cullen Bryant's *The Journey of Life* is a contemplative poem that explores the themes of life, death, and the passage of time. Written in a t...
Grandma's Prayer by Eugene Field
'Grandma's Prayer' is a heartfelt poem by Eugene Field, capturing the innocence and sweetness of a child's prayer. Written in a conversational tone, t...
I'm Nobody by Emily Dickinson
LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 different recordings of I’m Nobody, by Emily Dickinson. Dickinson’s text of this poem contains two possible versions...
New Year by Dora Sigerson Shorter
A New Year is a poem by Dora Sigerson Shorter that explores themes of time, change, and renewal. It speaks to the feelings of hope and excitement that...
Leda by Aldous Huxley
It begins with the passionate and slightly erotic poem "Leda", which recalls the love affair between Queen Leda, the mother of Helen of Troy, and her...
September by Michael Field
“September” is a collection of poems and verse dramas written by Michael Field, the shared pseudonym of Katharine Harris Bradley and Edith Emma Cooper...
American Girl by Alexander Hamilton Laidlaw
This collection of poetry, compiled by Alexander Hamilton Laidlaw, showcases his diverse literary talent. Written over a significant period of his lif...
Letter to Her Husband by Anne Bradstreet
A deeply personal and moving poem, 'A Letter to Her Husband (Absent Upon Public Employment)' is considered one of the most important works by Anne Bra...
Poe-em of Passion by Charles F. Lummis
A Poe-em of Passion is a humorous parody of Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem "Annabel Lee." Lummis utilizes Poe's distinctive style and themes to create...
Reviews for To...As when with downcast eyes
No reviews posted or approved, yet...