When I have departed by Bliss Carman
Bliss Carman's poem "When I Have Departed" explores the themes of mortality and the afterlife. The speaker reflects on their own death and the impact it will have on those left behind. They imagine themselves departing from the world, leaving behind loved ones who will grieve their loss. The poem also touches on the idea of an afterlife, where the speaker hopes to find peace and happiness. The poem "When I Have Departed" by Bliss Carman is a somber reflection on mortality and the afterlife. The speaker contemplates their own death and how it will affect those left behind, while also hoping for a peaceful existence in the afterlife.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Spiritual · 122 words
First lines
When I have departed, Say but this behind me, "Love was all her wisdom, All her care.
"Well she kept love's secret, -- Dared and never faltered, -- Laughed and never doubted Love would win.
"Let the world's rough triumph Trample by above her, She is safe forever From all harm.
"In a land that knows not Bitterness nor sorrow, She has found out all Of truth at last. "
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Spiritual
- Length: 122 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The author Bliss Carman was a Canadian poet who published mainly in the poetry genre. His works often express a deep connection with nature and the human spirit.
- Nature — Carman's works often embody a love for and a profound connection with the natural world, making nature a recurring genre in his writings.
- Spiritual — The idea of departure in the title suggests a spiritual sentiment, which is common in Carman's works.
Tags
poetry · death · grief · loss · mourning · remembrance · memory · inheritance · legacy · reflection · introspection · self-discovery