A Slumber Did My Spirit Keep: A Tribute To Unconditional Love Poem by Lady _off_track

A Slumber Did My Spirit Keep: A Tribute To Unconditional Love

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The moon did rise,
and stars did show,
A dream, I thought, was meant to go,
The air was still,
and night was deep,
My heart did ache, I could not sleep,
I heard a sigh, I saw a tear,
My thoughts did wander, far and near,
I knew a dream, could not be mine,
I wished that I could call it thine,
My heart did ache, with sadness deep,
A slumber did my spirit keep.

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
William Wordsworth's 'A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal' is a masterpiece that effortlessly transports its reader to a world of ethereal beauty and poignant emotions. With every line, Wordsworth weaves a spell that tugs at the heartstrings and leaves a lasting impression on the mind. So this is my poem (For lucy's version) This poem is a tribute to Wordsworth's poem 'A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal'. However, it also stands as an independent piece with its own theme and emotions. The central idea of the poem appears to be unconditional love, and the pain that comes with it. According to me, Lucy would be unable to sleep because they are plagued with thoughts of someone they love deeply. They are so consumed by their emotions that they cannot rest, and they wish they could give their beloved everything they desire. The use of imagery and sensory details, such as the rising moon and stars, the stillness of the air, and the sigh and tear, creates a vivid atmosphere and intensifies the emotions. The repetition of 'My heart did ache' and 'A slumber did my spirit keep' emphasizes the Lucy's deep pain and inability to find peace.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Bharati Nayak 21 March 2023

The poem along with the poet's note is a great read Thanks for sharing.

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