Hour by hour I sit by Bliss Carman
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By Bliss Carman · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Meditative Literature, Autobiography · 60 words
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Hour by hour I sit, Watching the silent door. Shadows go by on the wall, And steps in the street.
Expectation and doubt Flutter my timorous heart. So many hurrying home -- And thou still away.
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Hour by hour I sit is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Meditative Literature, Autobiography, Philosophical Literature
- Length: 60 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is known primarily for his work as a poet, implying that this book is likely a collection of his poetry. The title also suggests a moment-to-moment contemplation typical of poetry.
- Meditative Literature — The title suggests a meditative or contemplative atmosphere, where the author is documenting their thoughts hour by hour.
- Autobiography — The title and description suggest that the author might be revealing personal thoughts or experiences in a diary-like manner, which is typical of autobiographies.
- Philosophical Literature — The introspective and contemplative nature of the title suggests that this could be a book that explores philosophical themes.
Tags
Poetry · Mental Health · Self-Reflection · Nature · Solitude · Contemplation · Existentialism · Philosophy · Inspiration · Motivation · Personal Growth · Inner Strength