Hark, Where Poseidon's by Bliss Carman

Name: Hark, Where Poseidon's
Author: Bliss Carman

A poem that explores the power and majesty of the sea god Poseidon, with imagery and language that evokes a sense of awe and reverence.

By Bliss Carman · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Mythology, Classic Literature · 197 words

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Hark, where Poseidon's / White racing horses / Trample with tumult / The shelving seaboard!

Older than Saturn, / Older than Rhea, / That mournful music, / Falling and surging

With the vast rhythm / Ceaseless, eternal, / Keeps the long tally / Of all things mortal.

How many lovers / Hath not its lulling / Cradled to slumber / With the ripe flowers,

Hark, Where Poseidon's is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1904 CE.

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Poetry — Bliss Carman is a renowned poet, and 'Hark, where Poseidon's' is a collection of his poetic works.
Mythology — The reference to 'Poseidon' in the title suggests a central theme pertaining to Greek mythology.
Classic Literature — Bliss Carman is a well-known figure in classic literature, and his works, including 'Hark, where Poseidon's', fall under this category.