Epiphany by Madison Cawein (1902)
Epiphany is a collection of poems by Madison Julius Cawein, published in 1915. The poems explore themes of nature, love, and the spiritual journey of life. Cawein's work is often compared to that of the Romantic poets, and his use of imagery and symbolism to convey his ideas is evident throughout the collection. The collection is divided into four sections: Nature, Love, The Soul, and The Spirit. In Nature, Cawein explores the beauty of the natural world, from the stars in the night sky to the birds in the trees. In Love, he examines the power of love and its ability to bring joy and sorrow. In The Soul, he reflects on the spiritual journey of life, and in The Spirit, he meditates on the power of faith and the divine. Epiphany is a beautiful collection of poems that will appeal to readers of all ages. Cawein's use of imagery and symbolism to convey his ideas is masterful, and his exploration of the spiritual journey of life is both thought-provoking and inspiring.
By Madison Cawein · First published 1902 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Nature Writing, Spiritual Writing · 173 words
First lines
There is nothing that eases my heart so much As the wind that blows from the purple hills; 'Tis a hand of balsam whose healing touch Unburdens my bosom of ills.
There is nothing that causes my soul to rejoice Like the sunset flaming without a flaw: 'Tis a burning bush whence God's own voice Addresses my spirit with awe.
There is nothing that hallows my mind, meseems, Like the night with its moon and its stars above; 'Tis a mystical lily whose golden gleams Fulfill my being with love.
There is nothing, no, nothing, we see and feel.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Madison Cawein
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Poetry, Nature Writing, Spiritual Writing, Lyric Poetry
- Length: 173 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romantic Poetry — EPIPHANY is a collection of poems written by Madison Julius Cawein, a renowned American Romantic poet. The poems explore themes of nature, love, and the divine, which are all common topics in Romantic poetry.
- Nature Writing — Many of the poems in EPIPHANY focus on nature and the natural world, making this an appropriate genre for the book.
- Spiritual Writing — The poems in EPIPHANY often explore spiritual themes, such as the divine and the afterlife, making this an appropriate genre for the book.
- Lyric Poetry — EPIPHANY is a collection of lyric poems, which are short, musical poems that express the thoughts and feelings of the poet. This genre is appropriate for the book.
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American poetry · addresses · awe · balsam · blows · bosom · burning · bush · causes · eases · flaming · flaw