The Consecration of Braille
The work is a poetic tribute that reflects on themes of transformation, hope, and the power of words to bring light to darkness. It begins with a dedication, expressing a sense of barrenness and inability to console the blind. The speaker seeks assistance to transform their words into a source of comfort and enlightenment for those in darkness. The poem uses imagery of nature and time, contrasting the lightness and vibrancy of day with the promise of hope and guidance in the night. The work emphasizes the potential for renewal and the enduring presence of hope, even in challenging circumstances.
By Robert Louis Stevenson · First published 1888 · Genre: Poetry, Lyrical Poetry, Religious Poetry · 152 words
First lines
To Mrs. A. Baker / I was a barren tree before, / I blew a quenchèd coal, / I could not, on their midnight shore, / The lonely blind console.
A moment, lend your hand, I bring / My sheaf for you to bind, / And you can teach my words to sing / In the darkness of the blind.
Vailima, December 1893.
Song / Light foot and tight foot, / And green grass spread, / Early in the morning, / But hope is on ahead.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyrical Poetry, Religious Poetry, Pastoral, Symbolism
- Length: 152 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
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- Poetry — The work is structured in verses with rhythmic language, emblematic of poetic form.
- Lyrical Poetry — It emphasizes personal emotion and imagery, characterizing a lyrical and expressive style.
- Religious Poetry — The title and themes of consecration suggest a spiritual or sacred dimension to the text.
- Pastoral — Nature imagery and references to light and seasons evoke a pastoral quality.
Tags
sensory · touch · disability · accessibility · innovation · transformation · enlightenment · philosophy · spirituality · perception · human experience · insight
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