THE RIVER OF SLEEP

Series: Poems of Purpose

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

The poem explores the theme of death and the afterlife, describing a river that flows through the land of dreams, where the dead reside. The narrator longs to cross this river, seeking eternal rest and reunion with loved ones who have passed away. The poem's tone is melancholic and introspective, reflecting on the transience of life and the inevitability of death. AI Generated Content

~1889 CE

Available in: English