A Summer Sunrise. after Lee o. Harris
The poem describes a serene summer morning scene where the sun rises over a peaceful landscape. The speaker reflects on the beauty of nature and the passing of time. The poem's tone is contemplative and nostalgic, evoking a sense of wonder and appreciation for the fleeting moments of life.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1883 · Genre: Poetry, Pastoral, Romanticism · 370 words
First lines
The master-hand whose pencils trace This wondrous landscape of the morn, Is but the sun, whose glowing face Reflects the rapture and the grace Of inspiration Heaven-born.
And yet with vision-dazzled eyes, I see the lotus-lands of old, Where odorous breezes fall and rise, And mountains, peering in the skies, Stand ankle-deep in lakes of gold.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Pastoral, Romanticism, Imagism, Symbolism
- Length: 370 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm, meter, and vivid imagery.
- Pastoral — The poem emphasizes natural landscapes and idyllic scenes, typical of pastoral themes.
- Romanticism — The text reflects Romantic themes through its emphasis on nature, emotion, and the sublime.
- Imagism — The poem uses precise imagery and clear, sharp language to evoke visual scenes.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Sunrise · Morning · Hope · Optimism · Joy · Beauty · Serene · Peaceful · Reflection · Meditative