()
This poignant poem tells the story of a woman whose life is forever changed by her husband's service as a soldier. From the proud moment of his departure, through years of agonizing wait and hope, she clings to the promise of his return. We witness her unwavering love, her enduring faith, and the constant ache of his absence as she raises their daughter, who only knows her father through photographs. In the end, time's passage brings a tender and bittersweet resolution, highlighting the power of love and the enduring bonds that transcend even the greatest distance. Comparable works include The poem's theme of waiting and longing for a loved one resonates with works by poets like Christina Rossetti, Emily Dickinson, and Wilfred Owen, who explored themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of human emotions.