The Blue Heron by Bliss Carman

Name: The Blue Heron
Author: Bliss Carman

A poem about the beauty and mystery of nature, the passing of time, and the interconnectedness of all things. The speaker reflects on the changing seasons and the cyclical nature of life, likening the heron's flight to a dance. The poem also touches on themes of mortality and the fleeting nature of human existence.

By Bliss Carman · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Poetry, Canadian Poetry · 121 words

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I see the great blue heron / Rising among the reeds / And floating down the wind, / Like a gliding sail / With the set of the stream.

I hear the two-horse mower / Clacking among the hay, / In the heat of a July noon, / And the driver's voice / As he turns his team.

I see the meadow lilies / Flecked with their darker tan, / The elms, and the great white clouds; / And all the world / Is a passing dream.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Bliss Carman
Date: 1909 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Nature Poetry, Canadian Poetry
Length: 121 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs

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Poetry — This book is a collection of poems written by Bliss Carman.
Nature Poetry — The collection frequently explores themes and images related to the natural world, especially featuring the titular Blue Heron.
Canadian Poetry — Bliss Carman was an influential Canadian poet, and the book reflects themes and styles important in Canadian literature.