There is no more to say, now thou art still
Carman's poem explores the themes of mortality and the transience of life. The speaker reflects on the passing of time and the inevitability of death, observing that there is nothing left to say or do once someone has passed away. The poem's title, "There Is No More to Say, Now Thou Art Still," emphasizes the finality of death and the silence that follows. What is the significance of the phrase "there is no more to say" in the context of the poem?
By Bliss Carman · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Canadian Literature, Romanticism · 98 words
First lines
There is no more to say now thou art still, There is no more to do now thou art dead, There is no more to know now thy clear mind Is back returned unto the gods who gave it.
Now thou art gone the use of life is past, The meaning and the glory and the pride, There is no joyous friend to share the day, And on the threshold no awaited shadow.
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There is no more to say, now thou art still is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Canadian Literature, Romanticism
- Length: 98 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is known as one of Canada's best poets, and the title suggests a poetic, introspective style.
- Canadian Literature — Bliss Carman was a preeminent poet in Canadian literature.
- Romanticism — Carman's work often contains themes of nature and emotion, indicative of the Romantic era.
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poetry · nature · spirituality · mysticism · philosophy · existence · meaning · purpose · inner peace · self-discovery · contemplation · reflection