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Poem
May 29, 1847
The Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
What is this article about?
John G. Whittier's poem 'A Dream of Summer' portrays a mild winter day evoking summer, with nature's elements prophesying renewal. It extends this metaphor to the soul's trials, emphasizing hope, faith, and divine providence amid despair.
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A Dream of Summer.
BY JOHN G. WHITTIER.
Bland as the morning breath of June The southwest breezes play;
And, through its haze, the winter moor Seems warm as Summer's day.
The snow-plumed Angel of the North Has drooped his icy spear;
Again the mossy earth looks forth, Again the streams rush clear.
The fox his hillside hole forsaken— The muskrat leaves his nook,
The blue-bird in the meadow broken In singing with the brook.
"Bear up, O Mother Nature!" cry Bird, breeze and streamlet free.
"Our Winter voices prophesy Of Summer days to thee!"
So in those winters of the Soul, By bitter blasts and drear
O'erswept from Memory's frozen pole, Will sunny days appear.
Reviving Hope and Faith, they show The soul its living powers,
And how beneath the Winter's snow Lie roots of Summer flowers.
The Night is Mother of the Day, The Winter of the Spring.
And ever upon old Decay The greenest mosses cling.
Behind the cloud the starlight lurks, Through showers the sunbeams fall.
For God, who loveth all His works, Has lent His hope to all!
BY JOHN G. WHITTIER.
Bland as the morning breath of June The southwest breezes play;
And, through its haze, the winter moor Seems warm as Summer's day.
The snow-plumed Angel of the North Has drooped his icy spear;
Again the mossy earth looks forth, Again the streams rush clear.
The fox his hillside hole forsaken— The muskrat leaves his nook,
The blue-bird in the meadow broken In singing with the brook.
"Bear up, O Mother Nature!" cry Bird, breeze and streamlet free.
"Our Winter voices prophesy Of Summer days to thee!"
So in those winters of the Soul, By bitter blasts and drear
O'erswept from Memory's frozen pole, Will sunny days appear.
Reviving Hope and Faith, they show The soul its living powers,
And how beneath the Winter's snow Lie roots of Summer flowers.
The Night is Mother of the Day, The Winter of the Spring.
And ever upon old Decay The greenest mosses cling.
Behind the cloud the starlight lurks, Through showers the sunbeams fall.
For God, who loveth all His works, Has lent His hope to all!
What sub-type of article is it?
Pastoral
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Nature Seasons
Religious Faith
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Whittier
Summer Dream
Winter Renewal
Nature Hope
Soul Faith
Divine Providence
What entities or persons were involved?
John G. Whittier
Poem Details
Title
A Dream Of Summer.
Author
John G. Whittier
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
"Bear Up, O Mother Nature!" Cry Bird, Breeze And Streamlet Free.
"Our Winter Voices Prophesy Of Summer Days To Thee!"
The Night Is Mother Of The Day, The Winter Of The Spring.
For God, Who Loveth All His Works, Has Lent His Hope To All!