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“The poet who does not revere his art, and believe in its sovereignty, is not born to wear the purple.”

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This book is a compilation of works from various American poets, showcasing a range of styles and themes in American poetry. more

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Edmund Clarence Stedman

Edmund Clarence Stedman was an American poet known for his lyrical and prose poems. His works often revolve around themes of natural landscapes and human emotions, deeply influenced by Romanticism and Transcendentalism. more

“No clouds are in the morning sky, The vapors hug the stream, Who says that life and love can die In all this northern gleam? At every turn the maples burn, The quail is whistling free, The partridge whirs, and the frosted burs Are dropping for you and me. Ho! hillyho! heigh O! Hillyho! In the clear October morning.”

Dies Turns Morning Clear Sky And Love Clouds Streams Hug Life And Love Dropping October Gleam Vapor Whistling Maple Quails Morning Sky

Author:Edmund Clarence Stedman

“But every human path leads on to God; He holds a myriad finer threads than gold, And strong as holy wishes, drawing us With delicate tension upward to Himself.”

Humans Strong Wish Path Holy Gold Drawing Tension Delicate Thread Providence

Book:The Poetical Works of Edmund Clarence Stedman

Source: The Poetical Works of Edmund Clarence Stedman

“Above the clouds I lift my wing To hear the bells of Heaven ring; Some of their music, though my fights be wild, To Earth I bring; Then let me soar and sing!”

Earth Fighting Heaven Let Me Wings Clouds Singers Rings Lifts Bells Soar Above The Clouds

Author:Edmund Clarence Stedman

“O fresh-lit dawn! immortal life! O Earth's betrothal, sweet and true!”

Earth Sweet Spring Dawn Immortal Lit Immortal Life

Book:The Blameless Prince: And Other Poems

Source: The Blameless Prince: And Other Poems

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