Question

Summary of the poem wishing by Ella wheeler Wilcox

Answer 1

Answer: In the poem Wishing, the poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a narrator herself. In this poem, she writes about what to do when someone wishes for a better world. She writes that they simply have to get rid of all the negative thoughts. And be true to themselves.

She tells that no one should waste time in the fights and war. They should learn to be together through their heart.

Answer 2

In the poem “Wishing”, Ella Wilcox explains that she wishes the world were better because of people's actions. In stanza 1, line 5 Wilcox states, “rid your mind of selfish motives.” Second, Wilcox states that she wishes the world were wiser. She states, “live to learn, and learn to live.