A Canadian Calendar: XII Lyrics
The Canadian Calendar: XII Lyrics is a collection of twelve poems by Canadian poet Francis Sherman. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and the beauty of nature. The first poem, “The Canadian Calendar”, is a celebration of the changing of the seasons in Canada. It is a lyrical description of the beauty of the Canadian landscape, from the snow-covered mountains to the lush forests. The second poem, “The Loon’s Song”, is a tribute to the loon, a symbol of Canada’s wild beauty. The poem is a lyrical description of the loon’s haunting call and its connection to the Canadian wilderness. The third poem, “The Maple Leaf”, is a tribute to the maple leaf, a symbol of Canada’s national identity. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the maple leaf and its connection to the Canadian people. The fourth poem, “The Northern Lights”, is a tribute to the aurora borealis, a symbol of Canada’s natural beauty. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the northern lights and its connection to the Canadian spirit. The fifth poem, “The Wild Rose”, is a tribute to the wild rose, a symbol of Canada’s beauty and resilience. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the wild rose and its connection to the Canadian soul. The sixth poem, “The Lament of the Lost”, is a tribute to those who have been lost in the wilderness of Canada. The poem is a lyrical description of the sorrow of those who have been lost and their connection to the Canadian land. The seventh poem, “The Song of the Sea”, is a tribute to the sea, a symbol of Canada’s vastness and power. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the sea and its connection to the Canadian spirit. The eighth poem, “The Call of the Wild”, is a tribute to the wild, a symbol of Canada’s untamed beauty. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the wild and its connection to the Canadian soul. The ninth poem, “The Lullaby of the North”, is a tribute to the north, a symbol of Canada’s vastness and mystery. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the north and its connection to the Canadian spirit. The tenth poem, “The Song of the Loon”, is a tribute to the loon, a symbol of Canada’s wild beauty. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the loon and its connection to the Canadian soul. The eleventh poem, “The Song of the Stars”, is a tribute to the stars, a symbol of Canada’s vastness and beauty. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the stars and their connection to the Canadian spirit. The twelfth poem, “The Song of the Soul”, is a tribute to the soul, a symbol of Canada’s beauty and resilience. The poem is a lyrical description of the beauty of the soul and its connection to the Canadian land.
By Francis Sherman · First published 1900 · Genre: Poetry, Canadian Literature, Romanticism · 12 chapters · 5,818 words
First lines
Come, let us go and be glad again together Where of old our eyes were opened and we knew that we were free! Come, for it is April, and her hands have loosed the tether That has bound for long her children. -- who her children more than we?
Hark! hear you not how the strong waters thunder Down through the alders with the word they have to bring? Even now they win the meadow and the withered turf is under, And, above, the willows quiver with foreknowledge of the spring.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francis Sherman
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Canadian Literature, Romanticism
- Length: 5,818 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 100 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book is a collection of XII lyrics, which are a type of poem.
- Canadian Literature — The book is a collection of Canadian-themed lyrics, making it a work of Canadian literature.
- Romanticism — The lyrics in the book are written in a romantic style, with themes of love, nature, and emotion.
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Canadian poetry · across · behind · came · come · dawn · far · glad · go · grey · hand · hands
Contents
- "IN THE NORTH."
- "A ROAD SONG IN MAY."
- "THE LANDSMAN."
- "THE GHOST."
- "A SONG IN AUGUST."
- "TO AUTUMN."
- "THREE GREY DAYS."
- "THE WATCH."
- "THE SEEKERS."
- "FELLOWSHIP"
- "THE LODGER."
- "MARCH WIND."