Second April: SONG OF A SECOND APRIL

Second April: SONG OF A SECOND APRIL

Song of a Second April is a collection of poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1921. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and the beauty of nature. Millay's work is known for its lyrical beauty and her ability to capture the essence of a moment. In this collection, she writes of the joys of spring, the sorrows of love, and the beauty of the natural world. The poems are written in a variety of forms, including sonnets, villanelles, and free verse. Millay's work is often praised for its vivid imagery and her ability to capture the emotions of her subjects. This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in the work of one of America's most beloved poets.

By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism · 136 words

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April this year, not otherwise

Than April of a year ago,

Is full of whispers, full of sighs, / Of dazzling mud and dingy snow; / Hepaticas that pleased you so / Are here again, and butterflies.

There rings a hammering all day, / And shingles lie about the doors; / In orchards near and far away / The grey wood-pecker taps and bores; / The men are merry at their chores, / And children earnest at their play.

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American poetry · april · bores · brooks · butterflies · cared · children · chores · day · dazzling · doors · earnest

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