The World Voice by Bliss Carman
A collection of poems exploring the human experience, society, and nature. Themes include love, loss, mortality, and the interconnectedness of all things.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1912 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Anthologies · 132 words
First lines
I heard the summer sea Murmuring to the shore Some endless story of a wrong The whole world must deplore.
I heard the mountain wind Conversing with the trees Of an old sorrow of the hills, Mysterious as the sea's.
And all that haunted day It seemed that I could hear The echo of an ancient speech Ring in my listening ear.
And then it came to me, That all that I had heard Was my own heart in the sea's voice And the wind's lonely word.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Anthologies
- Length: 132 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman was a celebrated Canadian poet known primarily for his lyrical and evocative poetry. 'The World Voice' is an example of his sophisticated verse style.
- Nature — Carman often incorporated elements of nature and natural themes into his poetry, several of which can be found in 'The World Voice'.
- Anthologies — 'The World Voice' is a collection of Carman's works, making it fall under the genre of Anthologies.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Existentialism · Philosophy · Spirituality · Mysticism · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor · Inspiration · Reflection · Self-discovery