Hark, my lover, it is spring!
"Hark, my lover, it is spring!" is a poem written by Bliss Carman in 1896. The poem speaks of the arrival of spring and the renewal it brings, both in nature and in the speaker's love life. The poem is structured into four stanzas, each with its own unique imagery and themes. In the first stanza, the speaker describes the awakening of nature from its winter slumber, using vivid imagery to convey the idea of rebirth: "The snow is gone, the sun shines bright / The birds sing sweetly in the light." In the second stanza, the speaker turns to their own love life, expressing a desire for connection and intimacy: "My heart doth yearn for thee, my dearest one / As spring doth yearn for summer's sun." In the third stanza, the speaker reflects on the fleeting nature of love and life, using imagery from the natural world to convey the idea of impermanence: "The flowers bloom, they wither and fade / Like our love, which doth ebb and flow." In the final stanza, the speaker expresses a sense of hope and optimism, looking towards the future with anticipation and excitement: "But still I dream of thee, my love so true / And in the springtime of life anew." Overall, "Hark, my lover, it is spring!" is a poem that celebrates the renewal and rebirth of both nature and the human spirit. Through its vivid imagery and expressive language, it conveys a sense of longing and hope, as well as a deep appreciation for the beauty and fragility of life.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Nature · 306 words
First lines
Hark, my lover, it is spring! On the wind a faint far call Wakes a pang within my heart, Unmistakable and keen.
At the harbour mouth a sail Glimmers in the morning sun, And the ripples at her prow Whiten into crumbling foam,
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Hark, my lover, it is spring! is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Nature
- Length: 306 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is a widely recognized Canadian poet. Considering the book title's lyrical and evocative nature, it's reasonable to suggest it belongs to the genre of poetry. The title suggests themes of love and nature, common in poetry.
- Romance — The title 'Hark, my lover, it is spring!' alludes to romance through the reference to a lover and the symbolism often associated with spring.
- Nature — The reference to spring in the title could be indicative of themes of nature and renewal, common in nature literature.
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Nature poetry · Springtime imagery · Romanticism · Love poem · Seasonal change · Metaphor · Imagery · Symbolism · Feminine perspective · Poetic form · Free verse · Personification