Sleep thou in the bosom
Sleep thou in the bosom, a poem by Bliss Carman, explores the idea of finding peace and tranquility through sleep. The speaker of the poem invites the reader to "sleep thou in the bosom" of nature, where they will find rest and rejuvenation. The poem is written in a simple and direct style, with a focus on the beauty of the natural world and the importance of taking time to relax and unwind.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Symbolism · 91 words
First lines
Sleep thou in the bosom Of the tender comrade, While the living water Whispers in the well-run, And the oleanders Glimmer in the moonlight.
Soon, ah, soon the shy birds Will be at their fluting, And the morning planet Rise above the garden; For there is a measure Set to all things mortal.
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Sleep thou in the bosom is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Symbolism
- Length: 91 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is a well-known poet, and 'Sleep thou in the bosom' is a line often used in poetry to denote rest or death.
- Romanticism — This title signals a focus on emotions and subjective experience, qualities associated with the Romantic genre.
- Symbolism — 'Sleep thou in the bosom' might refer to a symbol or metaphor, signaling the genre of Symbolism.
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poetry · nature · sleep · bosom · romanticism · symbolism · metaphor · imagery · language · emotions · inner life · psychology