A Song
Theodosia Pickrering Garrison's song is a story of a young girl's journey to find her true identity. Theodosia is a young girl who has been raised in a strict religious household and is expected to follow the rules of her family. She is constantly reminded of her place in society and is expected to conform to the expectations of her family. Theodosia is determined to find her own path and discovers that she has a passion for music. She begins to write her own songs and finds solace in the music she creates. As she continues to explore her own identity, she finds strength in her music and begins to challenge the expectations of her family. Theodosia's journey is one of self-discovery and courage. She learns to stand up for herself and to be true to who she is. In the end, she finds her own voice and is able to express her true self through her music.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Fantasy · 113 words
First lines
I am as weary as a child That weeps upon its mother's breast For joy of comforting. But I Have no such place to rest.
I am as weary as a bird Blown by wild winds far out to sea When it regains its nest. But, Oh, There waits no nest for me.
What think you may sustain the bird That finds no housing after flight? And what the little child console Who weeps alone at night?
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A Song is listed on Textopian as a poem by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison, dated 1917 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Fantasy, Mystery
- Length: 113 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The title of the book, 'A Song', suggests that the book is likely to be a collection of poems or a single poem.
- Romance — Theodosia Pickrering Garrison is a well-known author of romantic fiction, so it is likely that this book will contain some elements of romance.
- Fantasy — Garrison is also known for writing fantasy stories, so it is possible that this book will contain some elements of fantasy.
- Mystery — Garrison is known for writing mystery stories, so it is possible that this book will contain some elements of mystery.
Tags
Poetry · alone · bird · blown · breast · child · comforting · console · far · finds · flight · housing