Rondelet by Mary Baker Eddy (1893)
The work explores themes of nature, memory, and the emotional resonance of the month of June, particularly through the imagery of flowers. It reflects on the beauty and harmony associated with this time of year, suggesting a deep connection between love, divinity, and the natural world. The author expresses a desire to preserve the enchanting memories evoked by June's flowers, indicating that they hold significant emotional weight. The text contrasts the joy of June with a sense of loss or melancholy, as the arrival of a "rondeau" signifies a shift, perhaps suggesting that the beauty of June is fleeting. The interplay between light and darkness, as represented by the moon and the heart's hush, conveys a complex emotional landscape where joy and sorrow coexist. The work ultimately invites contemplation on the transient nature of beauty and the profound impact of seasonal changes on human emotions.
By Mary Baker Eddy · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Lyrical, Nature Writing · 175 words
First lines
The flowers of June The gates of memory unbar: The flowers of June Such old-time harmonies retune, I fain would keep the gates ajar, -- So full of sweet enchantment are The flowers of June. -- _James T. White._
Who loves not June Is out of tune With love and God; The rose his rival reigns, The stars reject his pains, His home the clod!
And yet I trow, When sweet _rondeau_ Doth play a part, The curtain drops on June; Veiled is the modest moon -- Hushed is the heart.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Mary Baker Eddy
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyrical, Nature Writing, Spiritual, Romanticism
- Length: 175 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices, focusing on themes of nature and emotion.
- Lyrical — The text expresses personal feelings and reflections, characteristic of lyrical poetry.
- Nature Writing — The imagery and themes revolve around the beauty of nature, particularly the flowers of June.
- Spiritual — The references to love and God suggest a spiritual dimension to the themes explored.
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Philosophy · Spirituality · Theology · Christianity · Metaphysics · Mysticism · Esotericism · Self-Help · Personal Development · Religion · Faith · Inspiration