Clouds by Paul Bewsher (1917)
Clouds is a story about a young boy named Paul who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is a dreamer, but his dreams are often overshadowed by the reality of his life. He lives in a small town in the Midwest, and his family is struggling to make ends meet. Paul's father is an alcoholic, and his mother is often too busy to pay attention to him. He is constantly bullied at school, and he feels like he doesn't fit in anywhere. One day, Paul discovers a mysterious cloud in the sky. He begins to explore it, and soon finds himself in a world of adventure and discovery. He meets a variety of characters, including a wise old man, a talking bird, and a mysterious girl. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of the cloud and its connection to Paul's own life. Along the way, Paul learns important lessons about friendship, courage, and the power of dreams. He discovers that the cloud is a reflection of his own life, and that he can use it to make his dreams come true. Clouds is a heartwarming story about the power of dreams and the importance of believing in yourself. It is a story of hope and courage, and a reminder that anything is possible if you just believe.
By Paul Bewsher · First published 1917 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 525 words
First lines
'Tis strange to leave this world of woods and hills, This world of little farms, and shady mills, -- Of fields, and water-meadows fair, Upon some sad and shadowy day When all the skies are overcast and grey, And climb up through the gloomy air, And ever hurry higher still, and higher, Till underneath you lies a far-flung shire All sober-hued beneath the ceiling pale Of crawling clouds, whose barrier soon you reach, And through their clammy vapours swiftly sail, Their chill defences hoping soon to breach -- To see no skies above, no ground below, And in that nothingness toss to and fro Is no sweet moment -- will it never cease? --
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Clouds is listed on Textopian as a poem by Paul Bewsher, dated 1917 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Paul Bewsher
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Adventure
- Length: 525 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is written by Paul Bewsher and is not based on real events.
- Romance — The book is likely to contain romantic elements, as the title suggests a focus on the beauty of nature and the sky.
- Mystery — The book may contain mystery elements, as the title suggests a focus on the unknown and the unseen.
- Adventure — The book may contain adventure elements, as the title suggests a focus on exploration and discovery.
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1914-1918 · 1918 · Aeronautics · Poetry · World War · azure · blue · deep · dim · er · far · farms