Poems: MEDITATION by Alice Meynell
Meditation is a collection of poems by Alice Meynell, a British poet and essayist. The poems in this collection explore themes of nature, faith, and the human experience. Meynell's work is characterized by its lyrical beauty and spiritual depth. In Meditation, Meynell reflects on the beauty of the natural world, the power of faith, and the joys and sorrows of life. She also meditates on the power of love and the importance of living in the present moment. The collection is divided into four sections: Nature, Faith, Love, and Life. Each section contains a selection of poems that explore the themes of that section. The poems in Meditation are written in a variety of poetic forms, including sonnets, odes, and ballads. Meynell's work is both accessible and profound, and her poems are sure to inspire readers to reflect on their own lives and the world around them.
By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Spiritual Writing, Romanticism · 136 words
First lines
"Rorate Coeli desuper, et nubes pluant Justum". "Aperiatur Terra, et germinet Salvatorem".
No sudden thing of glory and fear Was the Lord's coming; but the dear Slow Nature's days followed each other To form the Saviour from his Mother -- One of the children of the year.
The earth, the rain, received the trust, -- The sun and dews, to frame the Just. He drew his daily life from these, According to his own decrees Who makes man from the fertile dust.
Sweet summer and the winter wild, These brought him forth, the Undefiled. The happy Springs renewed again His daily bread, the growing grain, The food and raiment of the Child.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Alice Meynell
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Spiritual Writing, Romanticism
- Length: 136 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: MEDITATION', indicating that the primary genre of the book is poetry.
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19th century · English poetry · bread · child · children · coeli · daily · days · drew · earth · english poetry - 19th century · fear
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- Poems: TO THE BELOVED (1903)
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