Second April: ROSEMARY
Rosemary is a collection of poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1923. The collection is divided into three sections: "The Poems of Youth," "The Poems of Love," and "The Poems of Experience." The Poems of Youth explore the joys and sorrows of youth, from the innocence of childhood to the struggles of adulthood. Millay's poems in this section are often lyrical and romantic, and they often focus on themes of love, loss, and longing. The Poems of Love explore the complexities of love, from the joys of first love to the pain of heartbreak. Millay's poems in this section are often passionate and intense, and they often focus on themes of desire, passion, and longing. The Poems of Experience explore the struggles of life, from the pain of loss to the joys of redemption. Millay's poems in this section are often dark and introspective, and they often focus on themes of suffering, resilience, and hope. Rosemary is a powerful and moving collection of poems that explore the full range of human experience. Millay's poems are often lyrical and passionate, and they offer a unique and powerful perspective on life, love, and loss.
By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Feminism · 115 words
First lines
For the sake of some things
That be now no more
I will strew rushes On my chamber-floor, I will plant bergamot At my kitchen-door.
For the sake of dim things That were once so plain I will set a barrel Out to catch the rain, I will hang an iron pot On an iron crane.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Feminism, Nature Writing
- Length: 115 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Poetry — Second April: ROSEMARY is a collection of poems written by Edna St. Vincent Millay, making poetry the most relevant genre.
- Romance — Many of the poems in the collection explore themes of love and romance, making this an important genre.
- Feminism — Millay was a prominent feminist poet, and many of her works explore themes of gender equality and female empowerment.
- Nature Writing — Millay often wrote about nature and the natural world, making this an important genre for her work.
Tags
American poetry · alack · barrel · bergamot · brave · catch · chamber-floor · crane · dead · dim · gay · gentle
More by Edna St. Vincent Millay
- Renascence and Other Poems (1912)
- Second April: SPRING (1921)
- Second April: CITY TREES (1921)
- Second April: THE BLUE-FLAG IN THE BOG (1921)
- Second April: JOURNEY (1921)
- Second April: EEL-GRASS (1921)
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