Peer of the gods he seems by Bliss Carman
A poem that explores the idea of a man who believes he is a god among mortals, but ultimately realizes his own limitations and the futility of his ambition.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1912 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Imagism · 205 words
First lines
Peer of the gods he seems, / Who in thy presence / Sits and hears close to him / Thy silver speech-tones / And lovely laughter.
Ah, but the heart flutters / Under my bosom, / When I behold thee / Even a moment; / Utterance leaves me;
My tongue is useless; / A subtle fire / Runs through my body; / My eyes are sightless, / And my ears ringing;
I flush with fever, / And a strong trembling / Lays hold upon me; / Paler than grass am I, / Half dead for madness.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Imagism, Symbolism, Nature Poetry
- Length: 205 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is characterized by its emotional expression and personal reflection, typical of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — Themes of beauty, nature, and intense emotion align with the Romantic movement.
- Imagism — The vivid imagery and sensory details reflect the principles of Imagism.
- Symbolism — The use of symbols to convey deeper meanings is evident throughout the poem.
Tags
Mythology · Fantasy · Poetry · Nature · Spirituality · Symbolism · Metaphor · Allegory · Esoteric · Occult · Mysticism · Philosophy