The Sun-Dial at Morven. for Bayard and Helen Sto
The poem is a tribute to the beauty of nature and the passing of time. It describes a sun-dial at Morven, a symbol of mortality and the fleeting nature of human life. The speaker reflects on the transience of existence, comparing it to the steady passage of time marked by the sun-dial's shadow.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1884 · Genre: Poetry, Epigram, Religious · 41 words
First lines
Two hundred years of blessing I record For Morven's house, protected by the Lord: And still I stand among old-fashioned flowers To mark for Morven many sunlit hours.
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The Sun-Dial at Morven. for Bayard and Helen Stockton (Epigrams, Greetings, and Inscriptions) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Henry Van Dyke, dated 1884 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1884 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Epigram, Religious, Historical, Inspirational
- Length: 41 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is composed in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Epigram — The content is concise and witty, characteristic of epigrams, often conveying a single thought or observation.
- Religious — The text references divine protection and blessings, indicating a religious theme.
- Historical — The mention of 'two hundred years' suggests a reflection on historical continuity and legacy.
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Poetry Collection · Epigrams · Greetings · Inscriptions · Literary Work · American Literature · 19th Century Literature · Symbolism · Nature Poetry · Sun Symbolism · Time and Mortality · Love Poems