A Prayer by George William Russell
A Prayer, by George William Russell, is a poem that explores the human desire for connection with something greater than oneself. The speaker in the poem expresses their longing to be heard and understood by a higher power, and asks for guidance and strength in navigating life's challenges. Through vivid imagery and powerful language, the poet conveys a sense of awe and reverence towards the divine, while also acknowledging the limitations of human understanding. Overall, A Prayer is a moving tribute to the power of faith and the enduring search for meaning in life.
By George William Russell · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Spiritual, Nature · 160 words
First lines
O, holy Spirit of the Hazel, hearken now, Though shining suns and silver moons burn on the bough, And though the fruit of stars by many myriads gleam, Yet in the undergrowth below, still in thy dream, Lighting the labyrinthine maze and monstrous gloom Are many gem-winged flowers with gay and delicate bloom; And in the shade, hearken, O Dreamer of the Tree, One wild rose blossom of thy spirit breathed on me With lovely and still light, a little sister flower To those that whitely on the tall moon branches tower, Lord of the Hazel now, oh hearken while I pray, This wild rose blossom of thy spirit fades away.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Spiritual, Nature, Symbolism
- Length: 160 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
- Spiritual — The text invokes a spiritual entity and contains themes of prayer and divine presence.
- Nature — The imagery and themes are heavily centered around natural elements like trees, flowers, and celestial bodies.
- Symbolism — The work uses symbolic language to convey deeper meanings, such as the 'wild rose blossom' representing a spiritual or ephemeral concept.
Tags
spirituality · prayer · faith · meditation · reflection · inner peace · divinity · transcendence · serenity · contemplation · wisdom · hope