The courtyard of her house is wide

Name: The courtyard of her house is wide
Author: Bliss Carman

A poem that describes the wide courtyard of a house and the emotions it evokes in the speaker.

By Bliss Carman · First published 1896 · Genre: Fiction, Drama, Romance · 67 words

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The courtyard of her house is wide / And cool and still when day departs. / Only the rustle of leaves is there / And running water.

And then her mouth, more delicate / Than the frail wood-anemone, / Brushes my cheek, and deeper grow / The purple shadows.

The courtyard of her house is wide is listed on Textopian as a short story by Bliss Carman, dated 1896 CE.

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Fiction — This genre is selected based on the expectation that the book, given its title, is likely to involve a narrative or stories associated with the courtyard of a house.
Drama — The title suggests a possible setting for dramatic interactions and events.
Romance — The title could imply that the courtyard of the house is a setting for romantic events or relationships.
Mystery — If the courtyard or the house hold any secret or undiscovered aspects, this could potentially fall into the mystery genre.