Winter by Bliss Carman (1920)
Winter is a poem written by Bliss Carman in 1912. The poem explores the themes of nature, change, and the cyclical nature of life. It describes the changing seasons, from winter's snow and ice to spring's renewal and growth. The speaker reflects on the passing of time and the beauty of the natural world, urging the reader to embrace each season with open arms.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Nature · 160 words
First lines
When winter comes along the river line And Earth has put away her green attire, With all the pomp of her autumnal pride, The world is made a sanctuary old, Where Gothic trees uphold the arch of gray, And gaunt stone fences on the ridge's crest Stand like carved screens before a crimson shrine, Showing the sunset glory through the chinks. There, like a nun with frosty breath, the soul, Uplift in adoration, sees the world Transfigured to a temple of her Lord; While down the soft blue-shadowed aisles of snow Night, like a sacristan with silent step, Passes to light the tapers of the stars.
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Winter is listed on Textopian as a poem by Bliss Carman, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature
- Length: 160 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman's 'Winter' is a poem, hence Poetry is the most relevant genre.
- Nature — 'Winter' describes the natural world during the season of winter, hence it belongs to the Nature genre.
Tags
Nature · Seasonal · Poetry · Mystery · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor · Inspiration · Ethereal · Whimsical · Fantasy · Escape