The Days is a collection of sonnets by Helen Hay Whitney, published in 1891. The poems explore the beauty of nature, the joys of life, and the sorrows of death. The sonnets are written in a traditional form, with fourteen lines and a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. The Days begins with a poem about the beauty of the natural world, and the joy of living in it. The poems then move on to explore the sorrows of death, and the pain of loss. The collection ends with a poem about the hope of resurrection, and the promise of eternal life. The Days is a beautiful collection of sonnets that explore the joys and sorrows of life. It is a timeless reminder of the beauty of nature, and the power of love.
By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Fiction