Air and Angels, John Donne, Summary, Analysis & Line by Line Explanation
"Air and Angels" by John Donne is a metaphysical poem that explores the nature of love and its relationship with the spiritual and physical realms. The poem delves into the complexities of love, drawing parallels between human love and divine love, while also addressing the limitations of human perception and understanding. "Air and Angels Line by Line Explanation " by John Donne
Twice or thrice had I lov'd thee, I have loved you intensely before (in platonic and spiritual sense) Before I knew thy face or name; This love was before I knew your face or name (metaphorically it implies spiritual or platonic love fails even at true identification of beloved) So in a voice, so in a shapeless flame I was in love with your voice, and just an unknown feeling (since flame connotes feeling in context, shapeless implies unknown or alienating.) Angels affect us oft, and worshipp'd be; Initial stage of love is sublime as angels and lover worships the beloved in this stage. …