Poems: SONNET -- TO A DAISY

Name: Poems: SONNET -- TO A DAISY
Author: Alice Meynell

In this poem, Alice Meynell celebrates the beauty of a daisy, which she sees as a symbol of innocence and purity. She compares the daisy to a star, and marvels at its resilience in the face of the changing seasons. She also reflects on the daisy's ability to bring joy to those who take the time to appreciate its beauty. The poem ends with a plea to the daisy to remain unchanged, so that its beauty can continue to bring joy to the world.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing · 133 words

First lines

Slight as thou art, thou art enough to hide, Like all created things, secrets from me, And stand a barrier to eternity. And I, how can I praise thee well and wide?

From where I dwell -- upon the hither side? Thou little veil for so great mystery, When shall I penetrate all things and thee, And then look back? For this I must abide,

Till thou shalt grow and fold and be unfurled Literally between me and the world. Then I shall drink from in beneath a spring,

And from a poet's side shall read his book. O daisy mine, what will it be to look From God's side even of such a simple thing?

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1903 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing
Length: 133 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — The title of the book is 'Poems: SONNET -- TO A DAISY' which indicates that the book is a collection of poems, making poetry the most relevant genre.
Romanticism — The poem is a sonnet, which is a form of poetry that is often associated with the Romanticism literary movement.
Nature Writing — The poem is addressed to a daisy, which is a type of flower, indicating that the poem is likely about nature and thus making nature writing a relevant genre.