The Message
The Message is a collection of poems by George William Russell that explores themes of spirituality and mysticism. The book includes works such as "The Voice of the Earth," "The Call of the Wild," and "The Song of the Stars."
By George William Russell · First published 1927 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Spiritual · 163 words
First lines
Do you not feel the white glow in your breast, my bird?
That is the flame of love I send to you from afar: Not a wafted kiss, hardly a whispered word, But love itself that flies as a white-winged star.
Let it dwell there, let it rest there, at home in your heart: Wafted on winds of gold, it is Love itself, the Dove.
Not the god whose arrows wounded with bitter smart, Nor the purple-fiery birds of death and love.
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The Message is listed on Textopian as a poem by George William Russell, dated 1927 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Spiritual
- Length: 163 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as metaphor and imagery to convey its themes.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around love, expressed through the metaphor of a white-winged star and the flame of love.
- Spiritual — The text references spiritual concepts such as Paradise and the transcendence of love beyond physical forms.
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spirituality · philosophy · poetry · mysticism · nature · self-discovery · transcendence · Irish literature · symbolism · imagination · consciousness · art