The Proud Poet by Joyce Kilmer
This poem is a tribute to the beauty of nature and the poet's love for it. It describes a tree that stands tall and proud, its branches stretching up towards the sky, its roots digging deep into the earth. The poem explores themes of identity, community, and the interconnectedness of all living things.
By Joyce Kilmer · First published 1914 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Inspirational · 690 words
First lines
(For Shaemas O'Sheel)
One winter night a Devil came and sat upon my bed, / His eyes were full of laughter for his heart was full of crime. / "Why don't you take up fancy work, or embroidery? " he said, / "For a needle is as manly a tool as a pen that makes a rhyme! " / "You little ugly Devil," said I, "go back to Hell, / For the idea you express I will not listen to: / I have trouble enough with poetry and poverty as well, / Without having to pay attention to orators like you.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joyce Kilmer
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Inspirational, Philosophical, Historical
- Length: 690 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is primarily a poem that explores themes of pride in the poetic craft and the struggles associated with it.
- Literary Fiction — The poem delves into the emotional and philosophical aspects of being a poet, reflecting on historical figures and their contributions.
- Inspirational — The poem conveys a message of resilience and the nobility of the poetic vocation, inspiring readers to appreciate the art of poetry.
- Philosophical — The work engages with deeper questions about the nature of art, suffering, and the human experience.
Tags
Poetic · Romantic · Nature-inspired · Symbolic · Imagery-rich · Emotive · Expressive · Free Verse · Lyrical · Melancholic · Introspective · Self-reflective