“When I am dead, and over me bright April Shakes out her rain drenched hair, Tho you should lean above me broken hearted, I shall not care. For I shall have peace. As leafey trees are peaceful When rain bends down the bough. And I shall be more silent and cold hearted Than you are now”
The title Rivers to the Sea conjures imagery of water flowing continuously from its origins through various landscapes until reaching the vast expanse of the ocean. This evocative phrase appears as all or part of the title for various literary works across different genres, including poetry collections and fiction. The metaphor of rivers flowing to the sea carries universal resonance, representing concepts such as life's journey, the inevitability of change, the merging of individual paths into something greater, and the cyclical nature of existence. Water as a literary symbol often represents emotion, purification, time, and the unconscious mind. The title suggests works that may explore themes of movement and transition, the relationship between land and sea, the interconnectedness of natural systems, or the human experience of flowing through different stages of life. more
Sara Teasdale was an American poet known for her lyrical poetry. Her works are characterized by their concise and emotive language, which has won her a wide readership. Born on August 8, 1884, she passed away on January 29, 1933. more
“Excellently observed", answered Candide; "but let us cultivate our garden.”
“Alex like groweth up, Oh Yes.”
“I was always on my oddy knocky.”
“Civilised my syphilised yarbles.”
“Don't wanna sleep, don't wanna die, just wanna go a-travellin' through the pastures of the sky”