Some Verses: Poems: WAITING FOR DAY

Name: Some Verses: Poems: WAITING FOR DAY
Author: Helen Hay Whitney

Waiting for Day is a collection of poems by Helen Hay Whitney, a poet and author from the early 20th century. The poems in this collection explore themes of love, loss, and longing, as well as the beauty of nature and the power of the human spirit. The collection begins with a poem about waiting for the day to come, and the anticipation of a new beginning. Other poems explore the beauty of nature, the power of love, and the pain of loss. The collection also includes poems about the joys of friendship, the importance of family, and the strength of the human spirit. The poems in Waiting for Day are written in a variety of styles, from traditional rhyming verse to free verse. The language is often lyrical and evocative, and the imagery is vivid and powerful. The collection is a testament to the power of poetry to capture the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Fiction · 77 words

First lines

Sweet Lady Night is paling white. Why lags her Lord and Master? She weeping, lays her jewels off -- Ah -- may he not come faster.

But hush -- the tender rosy blush Her beauty fair adorning Her love steps o'er the mountain's rim, They kiss -- and here's the morning.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Helen Hay Whitney
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Fiction, Literary Fiction
Length: 77 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Poetry — The title of the book includes the word 'Verses' and 'Poems', indicating that the book is a collection of poetry.
Romanticism — The title of the book includes the word 'Waiting', which could indicate a romantic theme.
Fiction — The book is written by Helen Hay Whitney, suggesting that it is a work of fiction.
Literary Fiction — The book is written by Helen Hay Whitney, suggesting that it is a work of literary fiction.