Song by Amy Lowell (1917)
Amy Lowell's poem "Song" is a beautiful expression of the power of poetry to evoke emotions and connect with readers. The speaker reflects on the way that poetry can transport us to another time and place, and how it can make us feel less alone in our experiences. The poem also touches on the idea of the poet as a kind of "singer" or performer, who brings their work to life through their delivery and performance. Overall, "Song" is a moving tribute to the power of poetry and its ability to connect us with each other and with ourselves.
By Amy Lowell · First published 1917 · Genre: Poetry, Imagist, Modernist Literature · 261 words
First lines
Oh! To be a flower Nodding in the sun, Bending, then upspringing As the breezes run; Holding up A scent-brimmed cup, Full of summer's fragrance to the summer sun.
Oh! To be a butterfly Still, upon a flower, Winking with its painted wings, Happy in the hour.
Blossoms hold Mines of gold Deep within the farthest heart of each chaliced flower.
Oh! To be a cloud Blowing through the blue, Shadowing the mountains, Rushing loudly through Valleys deep Where torrents keep Always their plunging thunder and their misty arch of blue.
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Song is listed on Textopian as a poem by Amy Lowell, dated 1917 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Amy Lowell
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Imagist, Modernist Literature
- Length: 261 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Amy Lowell is widely recognized for her contributions to the imagist movement and her body of work predominantly includes poems. 'Song' is also a form typically associated with poetry, suggesting this work falls into the Poetry genre.
- Imagist — Lowell was a driving force of the imagist movement, which emphasized clarity, precision, and economy of language. The title 'Song' suggest this text likely adheres to similar principles.
- Modernist Literature — The imagist movement was a component of the larger Modernist movement in literature. Therefore, Lowell's 'Song' likely features elements of Modernist literature, such as an emphasis on interiority and a departure from traditional forms and structures.
Tags
poetry · nature · love · loss · grief · memory · inspiration · melancholy · longing · yearning · seasons · time