UNIT-1 POEM LIFE PARAGRAPH

 

Life

-         by Henry van Dyke

About the Poet:

Henry Van Dyke (1852 – 1933) was born in Pennsylvania, USA. A nature lover and avid reader, he earned degrees from Princeton, then served as a Presbyterian minister for more than 20 years. He eventually returned to Princeton, where he spent nearly 20 years as a professor of English, with a bit of service as the U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg and the Netherlands in between. A writer whose talent extended to many different genres, Henry’s best-known works are probably the lyrics of the hymn “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” and the two Christmas stories, “The Other Wise Man” and “The First Christmas Tree”.

Henry Van Dyke is a visionary American author. His poem “Life” describes life taking on life in its truest form, an adventure. This poem is beautiful and inspiring but also idealistic. One cannot help but be charmed by his childlike hope and absolute faith in the abilities of a warm heart and an able mind.

Content of the Poem:

Poem Life by Henry Van Dyke is a beautiful inspirational poem depicting poet’s determination to live a purposeful, positive, and fruitful life.  

In the first stanza the poet says that he wants to live his life without any hesitation, always looking forward and advancing towards his goal without any hurry and distraction. He just wants to live in the present without mourning for the things in the past and without fearing for the future’s uncertainties hidden behind the vein of the present. He wants to move forward in life with happy heart, paying all the dues demanded by age and continue to travel forward.

 

In the second stanza the poet further expresses his determination to live a great life. He says he won’t be daunted by the difficult, uphill road of life; whether he gets a rough road or smooth, he will travel on it with joy. He will continue seeking new friendship, thrilling adventure, and a crown I the same manner when he was just a boy. He says his quest will never stop; and continue living in hope that life would be the best after the last turn.

This poem shows the poet’s optimistic view of life through his personal experiences.

                                           Life is a game, Play it.

                                          Life is a challenge, Face it. 

 

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