JOURNAL ARTICLE

Sword in Golden Sand.

  • Published In: Epoch, 2025, v. 72, n. 2. P. 334 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: WILLIAMS, KOREY 3 of 3

Abstract

The article presents a poem that explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time through vivid imagery and metaphor. The speaker reflects on the absence of grand rewards in the afterlife, contrasting it with the beauty of nature, such as winter roses and the sea. The poem captures a sense of resignation and acceptance, as the speaker contemplates the significance of love amidst the ephemeral nature of existence. The imagery of wild oaks and the journey downriver suggests a connection to the enduring yet silent aspects of life. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Epoch. 2025/09, Vol. 72, Issue 2, p334
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:01451391
  • Accession Number:187109103
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