It never can be mine by Bliss Carman
The poem explores the idea of love and longing, with the speaker expressing their desire to possess a loved one but acknowledging that it is impossible. The language is rich and evocative, with vivid imagery and emotional depth.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature · 131 words
First lines
It never can be mine To sit in the door in the sun And watch the world go by, A pageant and a dream;
For I was born for love, And fashioned for desire, Beauty, passion, and joy, And sorrow and unrest;
And with all things of earth Eternally must go, Daring the perilous bourn Of joyance and of death,
A strain of song by night, A shadow on the hill, A hint of odorous grass, A murmur of the sea.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature, Canadian Literature
- Length: 131 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Poetry — The book's primary genre is Poetry, as It Never Can Be Mine is a collection of poems by Bliss Carman.
- Romanticism — The author often explores the themes related to Romanticism, like nature, emotion, and the individual.
- Nature — Nature is a recurring subject throughout Carman's work, making the genre of Nature highly applicable.
- Canadian Literature — Bliss Carman is a renowned Canadian poet, hence the genre of Canadian Literature applies given the cultural influences and setting.
Tags
Love · Nostalgia · Longing · Memory · Yearning · Sadness · Regret · Loss · Melancholy · Bittersweet · Tragedy · Human Condition