Tell me what this life means by Bliss Carman

Name: Tell me what this life means
Author: Bliss Carman

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?

Tell me what this life means is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1894 CE.

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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.