The Twelve-Forty-Five
This poem is a tribute to the beauty of nature and the passing of time. It describes a moment when the speaker stops to appreciate the natural world around them, noticing the way the light falls on the trees and the sound of birds singing. The poem is a meditation on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of appreciating the present moment.
By Joyce Kilmer · First published 1918 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Romanticism · 887 words
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(For Edward J. Wheeler)
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joyce Kilmer
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Romanticism, Narrative, Imagism
- Length: 887 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhythm and imagery characteristic of poetry.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal feelings and reflections, focusing on themes of travel and homecoming.
- Romanticism — The themes of nature, emotion, and the contrast between industrialization and the tranquility of the countryside align with Romantic ideals.
- Narrative — The poem tells a story of a train journey, incorporating elements of narrative structure.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · Symbolism · Nature Imagery · Imagist Movement · Free Verse · Stream-of-Consciousness · Modernism · Regionalism · Southern Gothic · Rural Life · Agriculture