Petals by Amy Lowell (1912)
Petals by Amy Lowell is a collection of poems that explore the beauty and fragility of life. The book is known for its vivid imagery and emotional depth, as Lowell reflects on the passing of time, love, loss, and the fleeting nature of existence. With a focus on the natural world and the human experience, Petals invites readers to slow down and appreciate the beauty in the everyday moments of life.
By Amy Lowell · First published 1912 · Genre: Poetry, American Literature, Women's Literature · 152 words
First lines
Life is a stream On which we strew Petal by petal the flower of our heart; The end lost in dream, They float past our view, We only watch their glad, early start.
Freighted with hope, Crimsoned with joy, We scatter the leaves of our opening rose; Their widening scope, Their distant employ, We never shall know. And the stream as it flows Sweeps them away, Each one is gone Ever beyond into infinite ways.
We alone stay While years hurry on, The flower fared forth, though its fragrance still stays.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Amy Lowell
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, American Literature, Women's Literature, Nature, Romantic Poetry
- Length: 152 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Amy Lowell is known for her influential role in the Imagist Movement, and 'Petals' is one of her many collections of poems.
- American Literature — Lowell is a significant figure in American literature, this collection contributes to her body of work within this genre.
- Women's Literature — As a female poet in the early 20th century, Lowell's voice is an important one in women's literature, offering perspectives on love, nature, and beauty.
- Nature — Many of Lowell's poems in 'Petals' use vivid imagery of nature as a central theme.
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poetry · nature · flowers · beauty · inspiration · emotions · women · gender · identity · self-discovery · inner-life · personal-growth