Ye who have the stable world
In this poem, Bliss Carman explores the idea of material wealth and its impact on one's perspective of the world. The speaker reflects on how those who possess great riches often become consumed by their possessions and lose sight of what truly matters in life. Through vivid imagery and symbolism, Carman highlights the fleeting nature of earthly goods and the importance of cultivating a deeper connection with the natural world and one's own inner self.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Canadian Literature · 140 words
First lines
Ye who have the stable world In the keeping of your hands. Flocks and men, the lasting hills, And the ever-wheeling stars;
Ye who freight with wondrous things The wide-wandering heart of man And the galleon of the moon, On those silent seas of foam;
Oh, if ever ye shall grant Time and place and room enough To this fond and fragile heart Stifled with the throb of love,
On that day one grave-eyed Fate, Pausing in her toil, shall say, "Lo, one mortal has achieved Immortality of love! "
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Canadian Literature, Philosophical
- Length: 140 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Bliss Carman was predominantly a poet, and 'Ye who have the stable world' aligns with his poetic style.
- Romanticism — Carman's works often carry elements of romanticism, characterized by appreciation of the beauty and force of nature.
- Canadian Literature — As Bliss Carman was a Canadian poet, this book is a part of Canadian Literature.
- Philosophical — Much of Carman's work, including 'Ye who have the stable world', contains philosophical undertones and musings about life and existence.
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Nature poetry · Canadian literature · Symbolism · Mythology · Fantasy · Allegory · Esotericism · Spirituality · Existentialism · Philosophy · Mysticism · Romanticism