Tell me what this life means
A thread of thought that never breaks or snaps; The steady pulse of being, the unvarying flow Of sense and sense-perception, ever in motion.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1894 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational · 61 words
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Tell me what this life means, O my prince and lover, With the autumn sunlight On thy bronze-gold head?
With thy clear voice sounding Through the silver twilight, -- What is the lost secret Of the tacit earth?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational
- Length: 61 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is well-known as a poet, and the book's title suggests philosophical inquiry and emotional depth, which are often explored through poetry.
- Philosophical — The title 'Tell me what this life means' suggests a deep exploration of the essence and meaning of life, a common theme in philosophical literature.
- Inspirational — Asking about the meaning of life can be seen as a spiritual and encouraging exercise, hence it might fall under the inspirational genre.
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Existentialism · Philosophy · Poetry · Mysticism · Spirituality · Self-discovery · Nature · Wisdom · Inspiration · Reflection · Personal growth · Inner journey