I shall be ever maiden
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By Bliss Carman · First published 1894 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Feminist Literature · 96 words
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I shall be ever maiden, If thou be not my lover, And no man shall possess me Henceforth and forever.
But thou alone shalt gather This fragile flower of beauty, -- To crush and keep the fragrance Like a holy incense.
Thou only shalt remember This love of mine, or hallow The coming years with gladness, Calm and pride and passion.
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I shall be ever maiden is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1894 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Feminist Literature
- Length: 96 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is primarily known for his work as a poet, and this title is a strong indication of a poetic or lyrical piece of literature.
- Romantic — The title suggests a vow or strong statement of individual resolve, often tied to the romantic genre. It also suggests potential themes of unrequited love or personal sacrifice, which are common in romantic literature.
- Feminist Literature — The title 'I shall be ever maiden' suggests themes of independent womanhood or challenging traditional societal roles, common in feminist literature.
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Romantic · Poetry · Feminine · Mystical · Nature · Symbolism · Metaphor · Imagery · Intricate · Ethereal · Whimsical · Otherworldly