The Days
The Days is a collection of poems by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison. The poems explore the beauty and mystery of everyday life, from the mundane to the extraordinary. The poems are divided into four sections: “The Days,” “The Hours,” “The Moments,” and “The Eternities.” In “The Days,” Garrison celebrates the joys of the everyday, from the simple pleasures of a cup of coffee to the profound beauty of a sunset. In “The Hours,” she reflects on the passing of time and the importance of making the most of each moment. In “The Moments,” she captures the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing the present. Finally, in “The Eternities,” she contemplates the mysteries of the universe and the power of faith. Throughout the collection, Garrison’s poems are filled with vivid imagery and thoughtful reflections on the beauty of life.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 76 words
First lines
I call my years back, I, grown old, Recall them day by day; And some are dressed in cloth o' gold And some in humble grey.
And those in gold glance scornfully Or pass me unawares; But those in grey come close to me And take my hands in theirs.
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The Days is listed on Textopian as a short story by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison, dated 1917 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 76 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is written by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison, which suggests that it is set in a historical context.
- Romance — The title 'The Days' implies that the book is likely to focus on the passage of time, which is a common theme in romance novels.
- Drama — The title 'The Days' implies that the book is likely to focus on the passage of time, which is a common theme in dramatic works.
- Mystery — The title 'The Days' implies that the book is likely to focus on the passage of time, which is a common theme in mystery novels.
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Poetry · back · call · close · cloth · come · day · dressed · glance · gold · grey · grown