The April Boughs
The April Boughs is a collection of poems by Theodosia Pickering Garrison. The poems explore the beauty of nature, the joys of life, and the sorrows of death. The poems are divided into four sections: Nature, Love, Death, and Reflection. In the Nature section, Garrison celebrates the beauty of the natural world, from the birds singing in the trees to the stars twinkling in the night sky. She also reflects on the changing of the seasons and the cycle of life. In the Love section, Garrison celebrates the joys of love, from the first blush of romance to the lasting bonds of friendship. She also reflects on the pain of heartbreak and the power of love to heal. In the Death section, Garrison reflects on the sorrows of death, from the grief of losing a loved one to the hope of a better life beyond. In the Reflection section, Garrison reflects on the meaning of life and the importance of living in the present moment. She also reflects on the power of faith and the beauty of hope. The April Boughs is a beautiful collection of poems that celebrates the beauty of nature, the joys of love, and the sorrows of death. It is a timeless reminder of the power of poetry to bring comfort and joy.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Romance, Fiction, Historical Fiction · 138 words
First lines
It was not then her heart broke -- That moment when she knew That all her faith held holiest Was utterly untrue.
It was not then her heart broke -- That night of prayer and tears When first she dared the thought of life Through all the empty years.
But when beneath the April boughs She felt the blossoms stir, The careless mirth of yesterday Came near and smiled at her.
Old singing lingered in the wind, Old joy came close again, Oh, underneath the April boughs, I think her heart broke then.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 138 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The book follows the story of two characters, Theodosia and her husband, as they navigate their relationship and the challenges they face in their marriage. This is a classic romance story.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a story that is not based on real events or people.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of two characters in that time period. This makes it a historical fiction novel.
- Literary Fiction — The book is written in a literary style, with complex characters and themes that explore the human condition. This makes it a literary fiction novel.
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Poetry · april · beneath · blossoms · boughs · broke · came · careless · dared · empty · faith · felt