Karlene by Bliss Carman (1902)
Karlenne is a poem written by Bliss Carman in 1892. The poem tells the story of a woman named Karlenne who is described as having "a face like the moon" and "hair like the night." The speaker of the poem is captivated by Karlenne's beauty and expresses a desire to be with her forever. Would you like me to provide more information or answer any questions about this poem?
By Bliss Carman · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry · 916 words
First lines
Word of a little one born in the West, -- How like a sea-bird it comes from the sea, Out of the league-weary waters' unrest Blown with white wings, for a token, to me!
Blown with a skriel and a flurry of plumes (Sea-spray and flight-rapture whirled in a gleam! ) Here for a sign of the comrade that looms Large in the mist of my love as I dream.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry
- Length: 916 words
- Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is composed of a series of poems written by Bliss Carman.
Tags
poetry · women · identity · self-discovery · emotions · inner-life · personal-growth · literary · feminist · psychological · introspection · mental-health