Weather of the Soul by Bliss Carman
A collection of poems exploring the inner workings of the human mind and soul, delving into themes of love, loss, and spirituality.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1912 · Genre: Poetry, Literature, Philosophy · 276 words
First lines
There is a world of being We range from pole to pole, Through seasons of the spirit And weather of the soul.
It has its new-born Aprils, With gladness in the air, Its golden Junes of rapture, Its winters of despair.
And in its tranquil autumns We halt to re-enforce Our tattered scarlet pennons With valor and resource.
From undiscovered regions Only the angels know, Great winds of aspiration Perpetually blow,
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literature, Philosophy, Spirituality
- Length: 276 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman was a renowned poet so his primary genre is poetry even though his work also seeped into other genres.
- Literature — The essence of his poems lies in the high literature category where he delved deep into the human emotions and spirituality.
- Philosophy — Carman's poems have a profound element of philosophy where he contemplates life, human emotions, and spirituality. These themes often transpose into the philosophical genre.
- Spirituality — Many of his themes and metaphors reflect spiritual undertones, making spirituality a relevant genre.
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poetry · spirituality · nature · symbolism · metaphor · inspiration · motivation · self-discovery · inner peace · personal growth · emotional depth · philosophical themes