A Faun's Song by Bliss Carman (1918)
In twilight's hush, where forest deepens to the sky, A faun, with antlers tall and eyes of shining blue, Sings in the silence, voice so sweet and low. His melody is woven from the dreams of old, And whispers secrets of the woodland's heart and soul. In his song, the trees and creatures join, A chorus of the wild, a symphony of joy. The faun's voice weaves a spell of enchantment true, Luring all who hear to dance with him anew.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Nature Poetry · 166 words
First lines
Cool! cool! cool! Cool and sweet The feel of the moss at my feet! And sweet and cool The touch of the wind, of the wind!
Cool wind out of the blue, At the touch of you A little wave crinkles and flows All over me down to my toes.
"Coo-loo! Coo-loo! " Hear the doves in the tree-tops croon. "Coo-loo! Coo-loo! " Love comes soon.
"June! June! " The veery sings, Sings and sings, "June! June! " -- A pretty tune!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Nature Poetry, Canadian Literature
- Length: 166 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is a well-known Canadian poet and 'A Faun's Song' is one of his poetic works, which directly points to the Poetry genre.
- Fantasy — The title 'A Faun's Song' and the mythical creature 'faun' used in the poem suggests elements of Fantasy.
- Nature Poetry — Carman's works commonly reflect a deep appreciation of nature which is depicted in 'A Faun's Song' as well, thus it can be categorized under Nature Poetry.
- Canadian Literature — Bliss Carman was a Canadian poet which makes 'A Faun's Song' a part of the larger collection of Canadian Literature.
Tags
Nature poetry · Fantasy literature · Mythology · Wildlife · Forest · Faeries · Magic · Mystery · Romance · Symbolism · Imagination · Escape