A Winter Ride by Amy Lowell (1920)
"A Winter Ride" is a poem written by Amy Lowell in 1920. The poem describes a winter ride through the countryside, with the speaker reflecting on the beauty of nature during the cold season. The poem explores themes of solitude, contemplation, and the passing of time.
By Amy Lowell · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Imagist Poetry, Nature · 139 words
First lines
Who shall declare the joy of the running! Who shall tell of the pleasures of flight! Springing and spurning the tufts of wild heather, Sweeping, wide-winged, through the blue dome of light.
Everything mortal has moments immortal, Swift and God-gifted, immeasurably bright.
So with the stretch of the white road before me, Shining snowcrystals rainbowed by the sun, Fields that are white, stained with long, cool, blue shadows, Strong with the strength of my horse as we run.
Joy in the touch of the wind and the sunlight! Joy! With the vigorous earth I am one.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Amy Lowell
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Imagist Poetry, Nature
- Length: 139 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Poetry — Amy Lowell is a renowned American poetess, noted for her imagist poetry. 'A Winter Ride' clearly showcases these poetic aspects in the meter, rhythm, verse, and emotional depth.
- Imagist Poetry — Lowell was a part of the imagist movement in poetry. 'A Winter Ride' emphasizes clear, sharp language, and concrete images over abstract ideas—a trademark of Imagist Poetry.
- Nature — The poem 'A Winter Ride' portrays imagery of a winter landscape in vivid detail, placing great emphasis on the beauty and harshness of the natural world.
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winter · ride · nature · poetry · landscape · emotion · journey · reflection · beauty · solitude · imagination · experience