Friday, September 17, 2021

"Today" by Thomas Carlyle

 

Today


So here hath been dawning

Another blue Day:

Think wilt thou let it

Slip useless away.

 

Out of Eternity

This new Day is born;

Into Eternity,

At night, will return.

 

Behold it aforetime

No eye ever did:

So soon it forever

From all eyes is hid.

 

Here hath been dawning

Another blue Day:

Think wilt thou let it

Slip useless away.



Enjoy the poem with beautiful music.


Poem Video👇

https://youtu.be/J5I_PuK7yk0




Who wrote the poem "Today"?


Thomas Carlyle (December 4, 1795 – February 5, 1881)

Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish historian, essayist, philosopher, mathematician, and teacher. He is known for his argument that “the history of the world is but the biography of great men.” He was a very controversial and enigmatic character, and his reputation ranges widely from cranky, argumentative, and radical to moral, sage, and conservative. His works often attempted to invigorate the human soul and elevate the spirit.

 

"Today" explanation

In the poem, the speaker notes that each and every day is new and significant and urges the reader to not waste it.


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