A Spring Poem from Bion
The poem describes the arrival of spring, using imagery and metaphor to convey the season's transformative power. It portrays winter's remnants being swept away by spring's warmth, and new life bursting forth in vibrant colors. The speaker marvels at the sudden change, evoking a sense of wonder and magic.
By Eugene Field · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Nature Writing · 309 words
First lines
One asketh: "Tell me, Myrson, tell me true: What's the season pleaseth you? Is it summer suits you best, When from harvest toil we rest? Is it autumn with its glory Of all surfeited desires? Is it winter, when with story And with song we hug our fires? Or is spring most fair to you -- Come, good Myrson, tell me true!"
Another answereth: "What the gods in wisdom send We should question not, my friend; Yet, since you entreat of me, I will answer reverently: Me the summertime displeases, For its sun is scorching hot; Autumn brings such dire diseases That perforce I like it not; As for biting winter, oh! How I hate its ice and snow!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Nature Writing, Philosophical, Romanticism
- Length: 309 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is a poem that explores themes of nature and the seasons, characteristic of poetic form.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal feelings and emotions regarding the seasons, typical of lyric poetry.
- Nature Writing — The poem focuses on the beauty and characteristics of spring, aligning with nature writing.
- Philosophical — The dialogue reflects on the nature of preference and existence, indicating philosophical themes.
Tags
Poetry · Spring · Nature · Seasonal · Imagery · Sensory · Whimsical · Youthful · Innocence · Hope · Renewal · Cycles