Some Verses: Sonnets: BENEATH THE MOON

Name: Some Verses: Sonnets: BENEATH THE MOON
Author: Helen Hay Whitney

Beneath the Moon is a collection of sonnets by Helen Hay Whitney. The poems explore the beauty of nature, the power of love, and the mysteries of life. The sonnets are written in a traditional form, with fourteen lines and a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. The collection begins with a poem about the beauty of the night sky, and the power of the moon to bring peace and solace. Other poems explore the joys of love, the sorrows of loss, and the beauty of the natural world. The collection also includes poems about the power of faith, the importance of friendship, and the joys of life. The collection is a celebration of life, and a reminder of the beauty and mystery that can be found in the world around us. It is a reminder that, even in the darkest of times, there is still beauty to be found.

By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Fiction · 166 words

First lines

Give me thy hand, Beloved! Here where still The night wind hovers 'neath the pallid moon Give me this fleeting moment; all too soon The listless day will break upon the hill; This last sweet night is mine. The tremulous thrill Upon thy lips is all the precious boon I begged of Heaven, the garish sun of noon Is theirs -- the rest -- mine is this moment's will.

Our love could never be the love of day.

I have not claimed the welcome of thy lips; No touch save fluttering hand, and for the pay I gave my minstrelsy of sea and sky.

Once more thine eyes! Now sun-stained finger tips, Send through the hush of dawn a glad good-bye.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Helen Hay Whitney
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Fiction
Length: 166 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — The title of the book includes the word 'verses' and 'sonnets', which are both forms of poetry.
Romanticism — The title of the book includes the word 'beneath the moon', which is a common romantic theme.
Fiction — The book is written by Helen Hay Whitney, which suggests that it is a work of fiction.