Love and Longing Symbolism in Poetry

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What does the speaker express about their feelings towards the person they love?

A sense of nervousness and uncertainty about when they will see the person again

What does the speaker mention about their heart when looking at the person they love?

It changes into massive gold

What is the speaker's belief about the power of love?

It has the ability to last forever

What does the speaker mention about their current situation?

The possibility of finding a way out

What does the speaker express about their belief in the promise made to the person they love?

It is beginning to fade

What does the speaker mention about their sense of direction or progress?

One way up and one way down

What is the main focus of the text?

The feelings of the speaker towards their loved one

What does the speaker primarily express in the text?

Affection towards the person they love

What is the speaker's attitude towards the promise made to the person they love?

Confident and sure

What aspect of love does the speaker emphasize in the text?

Its capacity to bring joy and happiness

Study Notes

  • Speaker expresses a deep longing for someone they love, referencing various symbols and emotions throughout the text.
  • Mentions feeling nervous and unsure of when they will see this person again.
  • Describes wanting to be near them and feeling a transformation when looking into their eyes.
  • Refers to giving up on trying to find them and feeling powerless due to their absence.
  • Expresses the belief in the power of love to last forever.
  • Mentions wandering near primroses and asking when they will see the person again.
  • Discusses the desire to touch their soul and hold onto their energy.
  • Refers to seeing a prize and their heart changing into massive gold when looking at the person.
  • Mentions the ease of getting to know the person and the idea of potentially finding a way out of their current situation.
  • Offers the suggestion that if someone wants to convince them of something, they should start again.
  • Expresses the desire to be in the person's arms and the feeling of powerlessness without them.
  • Reiterates the belief that they have nothing left to do and the promise they made to them is beginning to fade.
  • Mentions the one way up and one way down, implying a sense of direction or progress.

Explore the theme of love and longing in poetry, focusing on the use of symbols and emotions to express deep longing for a loved one. Analyze the references to transformation, powerlessness, primroses, and the belief in everlasting love.

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