Eadem by Joyce Kilmer (1918)
The poem explores the theme of unity and oneness with nature. The speaker describes a tree that has been standing for centuries, its roots deep in the earth, its branches reaching up to the sky. The poem emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living things and the importance of preserving this connection.
By Joyce Kilmer · First published 1918 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romantic Poetry, Nature Poetry · 145 words
First lines
Sometimes within the garden of your sweetness I rest and dream and think of all the years Before my soul had bloomed to fair completeness, Those times of shadow-laughter, mixed with tears.
And in my dreams I see a gentle maiden Whom I once loved and whom I still love, Sweet, For she is like a rose with sunlight laden, And my lips ache to kiss her little feet.
She is so pure the very sky above her Is not so fair with all its white and blue, And so, my love, I cannot help but love her Although my life and love belong to you.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joyce Kilmer
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romantic Poetry, Nature Poetry, Sentimental Poetry, Imagist Poetry
- Length: 145 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work expresses personal emotions and thoughts in a musical and evocative manner.
- Romantic Poetry — Themes of love, beauty, and longing are central, characteristic of the Romantic genre.
- Nature Poetry — Imagery of gardens and natural beauty reflects a connection to nature.
- Sentimental Poetry — The emotional depth and nostalgia present in the work evoke sentimentality.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor · Allegory · Feminine · Masculine · Duality · Balance · Harmony · Contrast