Still will I Harvest Beauty
The poem explores the theme of finding beauty in unexpected and overlooked places. The speaker expresses a determination to seek out beauty in nature and urban decay, highlighting the contrast between vibrant life and the remnants of human activity. The imagery evokes a sense of wonder in the mundane, as the speaker identifies beauty in elements like colored fungus, rainbows in oil, and the life of a frog in a bog. The speaker challenges those who fear the unknown and avoid the creaking hinges of life, suggesting that true beauty exists beyond their limited perceptions. The poem emphasizes an adventurous spirit, encouraging a deeper exploration of the world, where beauty is not confined to traditional or expected forms. The notion of beauty is portrayed as multifaceted and accessible to those willing to look beyond the surface. Ultimately, the work serves as a celebration of resilience and the pursuit of beauty in all its forms, urging readers to embrace the unconventional and to recognize the richness of life that exists in the overlooked corners of the world.
By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1948 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Romanticism · 118 words
First lines
Still will I harvest beauty where it grows
In coloured fungus and the spotted fog
Surprised on foods forgotten; in ditch and bog
Filmed brilliant with irregular rainbows
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
- Date: 1948 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Writing, Romanticism, Modernism, Lyrical
- Length: 118 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is a poem that explores themes of beauty in unexpected places, utilizing rich imagery and lyrical language.
- Nature Writing — The poem reflects on the beauty found in natural and urban environments, emphasizing the connection between nature and human experience.
- Romanticism — The poem embodies Romantic ideals by celebrating beauty, emotion, and the sublime found in everyday life.
- Modernism — The poem's innovative imagery and exploration of beauty in the mundane align with Modernist themes.
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Poetry · Nature · Beauty · Harvest · Seasonal · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor · Personification · Romanticism · Feminine · Garden
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- Second April: JOURNEY (1921)
- Second April: EEL-GRASS (1921)
- Second April: ELEGY BEFORE DEATH (1921)
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