Roadside Flowers by Bliss Carman
A collection of poems that explore the beauty and symbolism of flowers found along roadsides. The poems are written in a simple, direct style, using imagery and metaphor to convey the speaker's emotions and thoughts. The book is a reflection on the passing of time and the fleeting nature of life, as well as the importance of appreciating the small joys and pleasures found in everyday moments.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Literary Fiction · 182 words
First lines
We are the roadside flowers, Straying from garden grounds, -- Lovers of idle hours, Breakers of ordered bounds.
If only the earth will feed us, If only the wind be kind, We blossom for those who need us, The stragglers left behind.
And lo, the Lord of the Garden, He makes his sun to rise, And his rain to fall with pardon On our dusty paradise.
On us he has laid the duty, -- The task of the wandering breed, -- To better the world with beauty, Wherever the way may lead.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Literary Fiction
- Length: 182 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book is a collection of poems by Bliss Carman.
- Nature — The poems in the collection are descriptive, often centering around natural themes.
- Literary Fiction — The book embodies the characteristics of literature, focusing on meanings beneath the surface and prioritizing the author's writing style over plot.
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nature · poetry · flora · road · travel · imagery · description · sensory · details · emotions · inspiration · reflection