In a Silence by Bliss Carman (1902)
IN A SILENCE is a poem written by Bliss Carman in 1896. The poem explores the theme of silence and its power to convey meaning and emotion. The speaker reflects on the beauty of silence and how it can be both soothing and unsettling, depending on the context. Please provide your question or request related to this poem.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature · 295 words
First lines
Heart to heart! And the stillness of night and the moonlight, like hushed breathing Silently, stealthily moving across thy hair!
O womanly face! Tender and strong and lucent with infinite feeling, Shrinking with startled joy, like wind-struck water, And yet so frank, so unashamed of love!
Ay, for there it is, love -- that's the deepest. Love's not love in the dark. Light loves wither i' the sun, but Love endureth, Clothing himself with the light as with a robe.
I would bare my soul to thy sight -- Leave not a secret deep unsearched, Unrevealing its shame or its glory. Love without Truth shall die as a soul without God. A lying love is the love of a day But the brave and true shall love forever.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature, Spiritual, Lyric Poetry
- Length: 295 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is known for his contributions to the field of poetry, specifically the promotion of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Carman's work often contains elements of Romanticism such as an emphasis on emotion, nature, and individual subjectivity.
- Nature — Carman's poetry often incorporates nature as a theme, using it as a source of inspiration.
- Spiritual — There is also a spiritual dimension to Carman's work, as he explores topics such as life, death, love and the nature of humanity.
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poetry · silence · nature · solitude · contemplation · inner peace · reflection · self-discovery · emotions · introspection · personal growth · spirituality