Will not men remember us
Bliss Carman's "Will Not Men Remember Us" is a poem that explores the themes of mortality, memory, and the fleeting nature of human existence. The speaker reflects on how people will forget them once they are gone, and how their legacy will be lost to time. Despite this, the speaker expresses a sense of acceptance and resignation, acknowledging that it is inevitable that they will be forgotten. Throughout the poem, Carman uses imagery and symbolism to convey the transience of life and the inevitability of death.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1907 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric · 62 words
First lines
Will not men remember us In the days to come hereafter, -- Thy warm-coloured loving beauty And my love for thee?
Thou, the hyacinth that grows By a quiet-running river; I, the watery reflection And the broken gleam.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric, Nature Writing, Philosophical
- Length: 62 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing lyrical language and imagery typical of poetry.
- Romanticism — The themes of love, beauty, and nature reflect the ideals of Romanticism.
- Lyric — The personal expression of emotions and thoughts aligns with the characteristics of lyric poetry.
- Nature Writing — The vivid descriptions of natural elements indicate a focus on nature.
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poetry · literature · Canadian literature · modernism · symbolism · nature · identity · memory · loss · grief · longing · yearning