Home by Madison Cawein (1903)
The poem explores themes of homecoming, nature, and emotional connection. The speaker navigates through a stormy night, describing the sensory experiences of the environment, such as the smell of camomile and the sound of rain. The journey leads to a familiar path that evokes nostalgia, marked by natural elements like hollyhocks and a rose-covered gate. As the speaker approaches their destination, the imagery shifts to warmth and comfort, contrasting the earlier tumultuous weather. The home is depicted as a sanctuary, illuminated by a welcoming lamp, symbolizing safety and love. The anticipation of reuniting with a loved one is palpable, emphasizing the emotional significance of home. The poem encapsulates the interplay between the external world and internal feelings, highlighting the solace found in returning to a cherished place and person.
By Madison Cawein · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric · 188 words
First lines
Among the fields the camomile / Seems blown steam in the lightning's glare. / Unusual odors drench the air. / Night speaks above; the angry smile / Of storm within her stare.
The way for me to-night? -- To-night, / Is through the wood whose branches fill / The road with dripping rain-drops. Till, / Between the boughs, a star-like light -- / Our home upon the hill.
The path for me to take? -- It goes / Around a trailer-tangled rock, / 'Mid puckered pink and hollyhock, / Unto a latch-gate's unkempt rose, / And door whereat I knock.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Madison Cawein
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric, Nature Writing, Nostalgia
- Length: 188 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, utilizing imagery and emotional expression typical of poetry.
- Romanticism — The themes of nature, emotion, and nostalgia for home reflect the characteristics of Romantic literature.
- Lyric — The personal and emotional tone of the poem aligns with the lyric genre, focusing on the speaker's feelings and experiences.
- Nature Writing — The vivid descriptions of the natural environment indicate a strong connection to nature, a common theme in nature writing.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Emotion · Family · Home · Love · Loss · Memory · Nostalgia · Longing · Yearning · Sorrow