The Word of the Water by Bliss Carman
A poem exploring the symbolism of water and its connection to life, death, and rebirth. Carman uses imagery and metaphor to convey the idea that water is a source of renewal and transformation.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1910 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Environmental · 169 words
First lines
_For the Unveiling of the Stevenson Fountain in San Francisco_
God made me simple from the first, / And good to quench your body's thirst. / Think you he has no ministers / To glad that wayworn soul of yours?
Here by the thronging Golden Gate / For thousands and for you I wait, / Seeing adventurous sails unfurled / For the four corners of the world.
Here passed one day, nor came again, / A prince among the tribes of men. / (For man, like me, is from his birth / A vagabond upon this earth.)
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The Word of the Water is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Environmental, Canadian Literature
- Length: 169 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman, the author, is widely known for his poetic works, indicating that this book would fall under the genre of Poetry.
- Nature — Given the book's title and Bliss Carman's renown as a naturalist poet, the theme of nature is likely prominently featured.
- Environmental — Carman's poetry often reflects broad environmental themes, as suggested by the title 'THE WORD OF THE WATER'.
- Canadian Literature — As Carman is a renowned poet of Canadian origin, his works also fall under the genre of Canadian Literature.
Tags
poetry · water · nature · symbolism · mysticism · spirituality · inspiration · reflection · inner peace · self-discovery · personal growth · emotions