The Voice of the Waters
The Voice of the Waters is a collection of poems by George William Russell that explores themes of nature, spirituality, and mysticism. The book includes works such as "The Lake Isle of Innisfree," "By Still Waters," and "The Wind Among the Reeds."
By George William Russell · First published 1930 · Genre: Poetry, Mysticism, Nature · 263 words
First lines
Where the Greyhound River windeth through a loneliness so deep, Scarce a wild fowl shakes the quiet that the purple boglands keep, Only God exults in silence over fields no man may reap.
Where the silver wave with sweetness fed the tiny lives of grass I was bent above, my image mirrored in the fleeting glass, And a voice from out the water through my being seemed to pass.
"Still above the waters brooding, spirit, in thy timeless quest; Was the glory of thine image trembling over east and west Not divine enough when mirrored in the morning water's breast?"
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1930 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Mysticism, Nature, Philosophical
- Length: 263 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Mysticism — The themes explore spiritual and mystical experiences, reflecting on divine and cosmic elements.
- Nature — The imagery and setting are deeply connected to natural landscapes, emphasizing the beauty and solitude of the environment.
- Philosophical — The narrative delves into existential and philosophical questions about the nature of spirit and creation.
Tags
nature · spirituality · Irish literature · poetry · mythology · philosophy · imagination · transcendence · water · symbolism · meditation · dreams