Flowers by Mary Baker Eddy (1910)
The work is a poetic exploration of the beauty and significance of flowers as symbols of love, remembrance, and resilience. It begins with vivid imagery of morning reflections and the natural world, establishing flowers as messengers of affection and hope. The author personifies flowers as "fair floral apostles," suggesting their role in connecting the living with the memories of the deceased. The poem emphasizes the universality of flowers, stating they are for all, regardless of status or circumstance, highlighting their role in honoring both the brave and the kind. The act of giving flowers is portrayed as a gesture of compassion and a means to celebrate triumphs over adversity. The work encapsulates themes of life, death, and the enduring power of love, using flowers as a central motif to convey these profound ideas. Overall, the piece reflects on the emotional resonance of flowers, their ability to evoke memories, and their significance in human experiences, serving as a reminder of the beauty that persists even in the face of grief.
By Mary Baker Eddy · First published 1910 · Genre: Poetry, Spiritual, Inspirational · 189 words
First lines
Mirrors of morn Whence the dewdrop is born, Soft tints of the rainbow and skies -- Sisters of song, What a shadowy throng Around you in memory rise!
Far do ye flee, From your green bowers free, Fair floral apostles of love, Sweetly to shed Fragrance fresh round the dead, And breath of the living above.
Flowers for the brave -- Be he monarch or slave, Whose heart bore its grief and is still! Flowers for the kind -- Aye, the Christians who wind Wreaths for the triumphs o'er ill!
Pleasant View, Concord, N. H., _May 21, 1904_.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Mary Baker Eddy
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Spiritual, Inspirational, Nature Writing, Religious
- Length: 189 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as imagery and metaphor.
- Spiritual — The themes revolve around love, memory, and the spiritual significance of flowers, reflecting a deeper connection to life and death.
- Inspirational — The text aims to uplift and inspire through its messages of hope and remembrance.
- Nature Writing — The poem vividly describes flowers and nature, emphasizing their beauty and symbolic meanings.
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Philosophy · Spirituality · Self-Help · Personal Development · Religion · Theology · Christianity · Metaphysics · Mysticism · Inspiration · Motivational · Uplifting