O Aphrodite is a poem written by Bliss Carman in 1903. The poem explores the themes of love, beauty, and the fleeting nature of life. It is written in a lyrical style, with a focus on the sound and rhythm of the words. The speaker of the poem addresses Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, and reflects on the transience of human existence. The poem concludes with the lines "And so we live, and so we die, / And in between, we ask why."
By Bliss Carman · First published 1925 · Genre: Poetry, Mythology, Romantic