St Michael's Star by Bliss Carman
A poem about the star that guided the three wise men to Bethlehem and the significance of the star in Christianity.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1914 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Literature · 654 words
First lines
In the pure solitude of dusk / One star is set to shine / Above the sundown's dying rose, / A lamp before a shrine. / It is the star of Michael lit / In the minster of the sun, / That every toiling hand may give / Thanks for the day's work done.
For when the almighty word went forth / To bid creation be, -- / The glimmering star-tracks on the blue, / The tide-belts on the sea, -- / Perfect as planned, from Michael's hand / The lasting hills arose, / Their bases on the poppied plain, / Their peaks in bannered snows.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Literature
- Length: 654 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is a renowned poet and 'St. Michael's Star' features his characteristic lyrical and evocative style.
- Romanticism — Carman's works often feature themes of love, beauty, and nature, aligning with the principles of Romantic literature.
- Nature Literature — Much of Carman's poetry, including 'St. Michael's Star,' is notable for its depiction and appreciation of the natural world.
Tags
Poetry · Fantasy · Mythology · Religion · Spirituality · Symbolism · Nature · Wilderness · Adventure · Exploration · Travel · Escape