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Open Water

by Arthur Stringer (1874–1950)

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  • 40 min read
  • 18 chapters
  • Reading level: 8th & 9th grade

"Open Water" by Arthur Stringer is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This lyrical work explores various aspects of life, love, nature, and the human experience, reflecting a deep emotional engagement with the world. The poems are characterized by their free verse style, breaking away from traditional rhyme schemes to offer a more fluid representation of thought and emotion. The collection comprises poems that navigate the complexities of existence, delving into themes of longing, nostalgia, and introspection. Stringer conveys a profound sense of yearning for home and the past, as seen in pieces like "Home Thoughts" and "Milkweed." The reader encounters a range of emotions—from the joy of nature's beauty to the anguish of unfulfilled love—capturing the essence of human sentiment in its many forms. Each poem stands as a reflection of the internal landscapes of the heart, urging readers to contemplate their own experiences and feelings in relation to the broader world.

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Chapter I

The blue, blue sea,
And the drone of waves,
And the wheeling swallows,
And the sun on the opal sails,
And the misty and salt-bleached headlands,
And the milkweed thick at my feet,
And the milkweed held in the hand of a child
Who dreams on the misty cliff-edge,
Watching the fading sails
And the noonday blue
Of the lonely sea!

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Contents

  1. Front Matter
  2. Chapter I
  3. Chapter II
  4. Chapter II
  5. Chapter IV
  6. Chapter VI
  7. Chapter VII
  8. Chapter I
  9. Chapter II
  10. Chapter I
  11. Chapter II
  12. Chapter II
  13. Chapter I
  14. Chapter II
  15. Chapter I
  16. Chapter II
  17. Chapter I
  18. Chapter II

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This free edition of Open Water by Arthur Stringer comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #37557, released 2011-10-12. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Poetry.

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