A Prayer in Spring by Robert Frost
The poem describes a serene and idyllic scene of nature awakening from winter's slumber. The speaker reflects on the beauty of spring, where trees regain their vibrancy, flowers bloom, and birds sing. The poem conveys a sense of hope and renewal as the natural world awakens from its dormant state.
By Robert Frost · First published 1914 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Pastoral · 181 words
First lines
Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers to-day; And give us not to think so far away As the uncertain harvest; keep us here All simply in the springing of the year.
Oh, give us pleasure in the orchard white, Like nothing else by day, like ghosts by night; And make us happy in the happy bees, The swarm dilating round the perfect trees.
And make us happy in the darting bird That suddenly above the bees is heard, The meteor that thrusts in with needle bill, And off a blossom in mid air stands still.
For this is love and nothing else is love, The which it is reserved for God above To sanctify to what far ends He will, But which it only needs that we fulfil.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Robert Frost
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Pastoral, Religious, Romantic
- Length: 181 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature — The poem focuses on elements of the natural world, such as flowers, bees, and birds, emphasizing the beauty of spring.
- Pastoral — The poem idealizes rural life and nature, reflecting themes common in pastoral literature.
- Religious — The poem includes references to divine love and sanctification, suggesting a spiritual or religious dimension.
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Nature Poetry · Spring Imagery · Hopeful Tone · Seasonal Change · Rural Setting · Poetic Language · Symbolism · Imagery Richness · Sensory Details · Mood and Atmosphere · Emotional Resonance · Spiritual Theme