Poems

"Poems by Sophia Margaretta Hensley" is a compilation of poetry composed in the later part of the 1800s. This collection includes different types of poems, like sonnets and rondeaus, and thinks about ideas around love, losing someone, and wondering about life. The writer puts deep feelings and strong images into her poems, mirroring the feelings of that time, when many people were trying to understand the hard parts of being human. Hensley's poems cover a range of emotions, from strong desires to the way time passes. Important poems like "Crows" and "Futurity" show an interest in nature, destiny, and spiritual growth, questioning our being and any higher powers. The poet looks at love in different ways, from sweet memories to sad feelings, as seen in "I Will Forget" and "It Might Have Been." The collection's raw feeling draws readers to consider themes of deep care, sadness, and how short life and happiness can be. Every poem catches moments of deep thought, showing the poet's reflections on relationships and being human.