The Brook by Madison Cawein (1902)
The Brook is a collection of poems by Madison Julius Cawein. The poems explore the beauty of nature, the power of love, and the mysteries of life. The poems are written in a lyrical style, with vivid imagery and a deep appreciation for the natural world. The collection includes poems about the beauty of the countryside, the power of love, and the mysteries of life. The poems are often set in rural settings, and explore the relationship between humans and nature. The poems also explore the power of imagination, and the importance of dreams. The collection is a celebration of life, and a reminder of the beauty and mystery that can be found in the natural world.
By Madison Cawein · First published 1902 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Nature Poetry, Classical Poetry · 217 words
First lines
To it the forest tells The mystery that haunts its heart and folds Its form in cogitation deep, that holds The shadow of each myth that dwells In nature -- be it Nymph or Fay or Faun -- And whispering of them to the dales and dells, It wanders on and on.
To it the heaven shows The secret of its soul; true images Of dreams that form its aspect; and with these Reflected in its countenance it goes, With pictures of the skies, the dusk and dawn, Within its breast, as every blossom knows, For them to gaze upon.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Madison Cawein
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Poetry, Nature Poetry, Classical Poetry, Fantasy Poetry
- Length: 217 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Romantic Poetry — The Brook is a collection of romantic poetry written by Madison Julius Cawein.
- Nature Poetry — The Brook is a collection of nature-inspired poetry, with many of the poems focusing on the beauty of nature.
- Classical Poetry — The Brook is written in a classical style, with many of the poems featuring traditional poetic forms and structures.
- Fantasy Poetry — The Brook contains several poems that feature fantastical elements, such as mythical creatures and magical settings.
Tags
American poetry · aspect · cogitation · countenance · dales · deep · dells · dreams · dwells · faun · fay · folds