Moods by John Gould Fletcher (1926)
The poem explores the contrast between the tranquility of nature and the turmoil of human emotions. It describes a scene where a calm lake reflects the beauty of surrounding mountains, but beneath its surface, turbulent waters churn with hidden forces. The speaker's mood oscillates between serenity and anxiety, mirroring the natural world's dualities.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1926 · Genre: Poetry, Lyrical, Imagism · 11 words
First lines
A poet's moods: Fluttering butterflies in the rain.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Gould Fletcher
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyrical, Imagism, Romanticism, Symbolism
- Length: 11 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work primarily consists of poetic expressions reflecting the author's emotional states.
- Lyrical — The writing style emphasizes personal feelings and emotions, characteristic of lyrical poetry.
- Imagism — The vivid imagery and focus on sensory experiences align with the principles of Imagism.
- Romanticism — Themes of nature and emotional depth resonate with Romantic literary traditions.
Tags
Poetry · Modernism · Symbolism · Imagery · Nature · Emotions · Mood · Atmosphere · Sensuality · Ethereal · Dreamlike · Stream-of-consciousness