Slender your Hands by Joyce Kilmer
The poem explores the relationship between nature and human existence. It describes a serene landscape where trees stand tall, their branches stretching towards the sky. The speaker's hands are slender, much like the trees, suggesting a connection between the natural world and human form. The poem touches on themes of beauty, simplicity, and the fleeting nature of life. The speaker's hands are likened to leaves that rustle in the wind, emphasizing the transience of existence. The tone is contemplative and peaceful, inviting the reader to appreciate the beauty of the natural world and the interconnectedness of all living things.
By Joyce Kilmer · First published 1914 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric · 69 words
First lines
Slender your hands and soft and white / As petals of moon-kissed roses; / Yet the grasp of your fingers slight / My passionate heart encloses.
Innocent eyes like delicate spheres / That are born when day is dying; / Yet the wisdom of all the years / Is in their lovelight lying.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joyce Kilmer
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric, Imagism, Nature
- Length: 69 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as imagery and metaphor.
- Romanticism — The themes of love, beauty, and emotional expression align with the characteristics of Romantic literature.
- Lyric — The personal and emotional nature of the content reflects the qualities of lyric poetry.
- Imagism — The vivid imagery and focus on sensory experiences are indicative of Imagist principles.
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Poetry · Nature · Beauty · Imagination · Symbolism · Metaphor · Personification · Simile · Alliteration · Enjambment · Free Verse · Romanticism