Winter Streams by Bliss Carman
A collection of poems that explore the beauty and tranquility of winter landscapes. The speaker reflects on the season's stillness, the way it brings people together, and the sense of renewal it represents.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Canadian Literature · 117 words
First lines
Now the little rivers go Muffled safely under snow,
And the winding meadow streams Murmur in their wintry dreams,
While a tinkling music wells Faintly from there icy bells,
Telling how their hearts are bold Though the very sun be cold.
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Winter Streams is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1918 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Canadian Literature
- Length: 117 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman is known primarily as a poet, and 'Winter Streams' is a collection of his poems.
- Nature — The title 'Winter Streams' as well as the recurring themes throughout Carman's works often depict his appreciation for nature.
- Canadian Literature — Bliss Carman was a leading Canadian poet of the late 19th century. 'Winter Streams' is considered part of Canadian literary heritage.
Tags
Nature poetry · Winter imagery · River imagery · Seasonal change · Melancholy · Longing · Solitude · Loneliness · Inward reflection · Self-discovery · Emotional depth · Poetic form