Vestigia by Bliss Carman (1909)
A collection of poems exploring themes of love, loss, and longing. The speaker reflects on past experiences and relationships, seeking to understand the nature of memory and the human condition.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Romanticism · 238 words
First lines
_I took a day to search for God, And found Him not. But as I trod By rocky ledge, through woods untamed, Just where one scarlet lily flamed, I saw His footprint in the sod._
_Then suddenly, all unaware, Far off in the deep shadows, where A solitary hermit thrush Sang through the holy twilight hush -- I heard His voice upon the air._
_And even as I marvelled how God gives us Heaven here and now, In a stir of wind that hardly shook The poplar leaves beside the brook -- His hand was light upon my brow._
_At last with evening as I turned Homeward, and thought what I had learned And all that there was still to probe -- I caught the glory of His robe Where the last fires of sunset burned._
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Romanticism
- Length: 238 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is predominantly known for his work as a poet, and Vestigia is a collection of his poems.
- Nature — Bliss Carman's poems often depict nature, and Vestigia continues this trend, making it relevant to the nature genre.
- Romanticism — Carman's work embodies the spirit of Romanticism, as it emphasizes individualism, beauty, and emotional intuition over intellectualism.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Mysticism · Spirituality · Symbolism · Metaphor · Imagery · Inspiration · Reflection · Self-discovery · Inner journey · Personal growth