How soon will all my lovely days be over
The narrative revolves around a protagonist who is aware that their life will soon be over. They reflect on the passing of time and the inevitability of death. The story explores themes of mortality, nostalgia, and the human experience. The protagonist's thoughts are introspective and melancholic as they consider the end of their days. They recall memories and moments from their past, highlighting the fleeting nature of life. The narrative is characterized by a sense of resignation and acceptance, underscoring the inevitability of death. Through the protagonist's musings, the story raises questions about the meaning and purpose of life. It invites readers to contemplate their own mortality and the significance of their existence.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Nature · 180 words
First lines
How soon will all my lovely days be over, And I no more be found beneath the sun, -- Neither beside the many-murmuring sea, Nor where the plain-winds whisper to the reeds, Nor in the tall beech-woods among the hills Where roam the bright-lipped Oreads, nor along The pasture-sides where berry-pickers stray And harmless shepherds pipe their sheep to fold!
For I am eager, and the flame of life Burns quickly in the fragile lamp of clay. Passion and love and longing and hot tears Consume this mortal Sappho, and too soon A great wind from the dark will blow upon me, And I be no more found in the fair world, For all the search of the revolving moon And patient shine of everlasting stars.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Nature, Canadian Literature
- Length: 180 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is a renowned Canadian poet, and this book features his lyrical and evocative verses.
- Romantic — The title is indicative of a romantic or melancholic theme, common in many of Carman's works.
- Nature — Much of Carman's poetry is imbued with a rich and intricate appreciation for the natural world.
- Canadian Literature — As a work brought into being by a prominent Canadian author, the book is an important part of Canadian literature.
Tags
Nostalgia · Melancholy · Longing · Reminiscence · Regret · Loss · Sadness · Reflection · Introspection · Wistfulness · Bittersweet · Morbidity