The Poet
The Poet is a novel by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison that tells the story of a young woman named Eliza, who is a poet and a dreamer. Eliza is a passionate and creative soul who is determined to make her mark in the world. She is determined to make her voice heard, and she is willing to take risks to do so. Eliza's journey takes her from her small hometown in rural Pennsylvania to the bustling city of Philadelphia. Along the way, she meets a variety of people who help her to grow and develop as a poet. She also discovers the power of her own voice and the importance of standing up for what she believes in. The Poet is a story of self-discovery and courage. It is a story of a young woman who is determined to make her mark in the world and to make her voice heard. It is a story of hope and resilience, and it is a story of the power of the written word.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Poetry, Biography, Fiction · 270 words
First lines
He made him a love o' dreams -- He raised for his heart's delight -- (As the heart of June a crescent moon) A frail, fair spirit of light.
He gave her the gift of joy -- The gift of the dancing feet -- He made her a thing of very Spring -- Virginal -- wild and sweet.
But when he would draw her near To his eager heart's content, As a sunbeam slips from the finger-tips She slipped from his hold and went.
Virginal -- wild -- and sweet -- So she eludes him still -- The love that he made of dawn and shade Of dominant want and will.
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The Poet 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, Biography, Fiction, Romance
- Length: 270 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The title of the book is 'The Poet', suggesting that the book is about poetry.
- Biography — The book is written by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison, suggesting that it is a biography of her life.
- Fiction — The book may contain elements of fiction, as it is not explicitly stated to be a non-fiction work.
- Romance — The book may contain elements of romance, as it is not explicitly stated to be a non-romance work.
Tags
Poetry · content · crescent · dancing · delight · draw · dream · dreams · eager · fair · feet · frail