The Twelfth Night Star by Bliss Carman
A poem about the stars and their beauty, Their twinkling light in the night's embrace. A symbol of hope and inspiration, Guiding us through life's darkest places.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Nature · 576 words
First lines
It is the bitter time of year / When iron is the ground, / With hasp and sheathing of black ice / The forest lakes are bound, / The world lies snugly under snow, / Asleep without a sound.
All the night long in trooping squares / The sentry stars go by, / The silent and unwearying hosts / That bear man company, / And with their pure enkindling fires / Keep vigils lone and high.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Nature, Philosophical, Seasonal
- Length: 576 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing poetic devices and structure.
- Religious — The themes revolve around spiritual and religious symbolism, particularly the star of Gabriel and the Magi.
- Nature — The imagery of winter landscapes and celestial bodies reflects a strong connection to nature.
- Philosophical — The poem explores existential themes and the human condition in relation to faith and understanding.
Tags
poetry · nature · love · loss · longing · melancholy · wanderlust · solitude · isolation · desire · yearning · inspiration