Where shall I look for thee
A poem that explores the idea of searching for something or someone that is elusive and hard to find. The speaker reflects on their own experiences of longing and desire, and the ways in which these emotions can shape our understanding of the world around us.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Nature · 202 words
First lines
Where shall I look for thee, Where find thee now, O my lost Atthis?
Storm bars the harbour, And snow keeps the pass In the blue mountains.
Bitter the wind whistles, Pale is the sun, And the days shorten.
Close to the hearthstone, With long thoughts of thee, Thy lonely lover
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Nature, Spiritual
- Length: 202 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is recognized as a poet and his works, including 'Where shall I look for thee', typically encompass poetic writing style
- Romance — Themes of love and longing are often present in Carman's works, including this one
- Nature — Bliss Carman's works were deeply influenced by the natural world and many of his poems, possibly including 'Where shall I look for thee', engage heavily with nature themes
- Spiritual — The title's rhetorical question could suggest the speaker is seeking a spiritual or metaphysical entity, element often present in Carman's poetry
Tags
Nature poetry · Romanticism · Canadian literature · Epic poem · Religion and spirituality · Mythology · Symbolism · Love poetry · Existentialism · Philosophy · Metaphor · Imagery