A Christmas Eve Choral by Bliss Carman
A poem of the season, with themes of hope and redemption. The speaker reflects on the passing of time and the cyclical nature of life, finding solace in the promise of renewal and rebirth. The piece features rich imagery and symbolism, evoking the darkness and light of the winter night.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Holiday, Inspirational · 664 words
First lines
_Halleluja! / What sound is this across the dark / While all the earth is sleeping? Hark! / Halleluja! Halleluja! Halleluja! _
Why are thy tender eyes so bright, / Mary, Mary? / On the prophetic deep of night / Joseph, Joseph, / I see the borders of the light, / And in the day that is to be / An aureoled man-child I see, / Great love's son, Joseph.
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A Christmas Eve Choral is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Holiday, Inspirational
- Length: 664 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is recognized as a prominent Canadian poet and this is a collection of verses.
- Holiday — The title of the book, 'A Christmas Eve Choral', suggests it is centered around the holiday season.
- Inspirational — Given the poet's work and the title's association with music and spirituality, this work likely contains elements to inspire readers.
Tags
Christmas · holiday · seasonal · poetry · carols · songs · religion · spirituality · inspiration · winter · cold · darkness