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A Distant Song
by John Gould Fletcher

Whether awake or sleeping,
I cannot rest for long:
By my casement comes creeping
A distant song.

A song like the chiming of silver
Bells which the breezes play,
Seeming to float forever
Towards an unseen day:

A song that is weary with sorrow,
Yet knows not any defeat:
Through the past, through to-day, through to-morrow,
It echoes on life's long street.

Could I but make words of its power,
Bring it from the future here,
Men's souls would be waking, that hour,
To the victory against fear.

But the vague sweet stanza befools me
With its calm joy, time after time,
And no failure here ever schools me
To cease from an idle rhyme.

That music afar, unspoken,
'Tis I have done it wrong:
I caught, and I have broken,
A distant song.
1. What’s the rhythm of this poem?
2. In one word, what’s the mood of this poem?
3. What are two words, phrases, or lines from the poem that create this mood?
4. In three sentences, explain why you selected the mood word you chose. How does your evidence support this mood? Why did the poem make you feel this way?



Answer :

Answer:  The poem exudes a sense of longing and yearning, particularly in the speaker's desire to capture the elusive song. The use of words like "weary", "sorrow", and "broken" creates a melancholic tone, which is balanced by the beauty and allure of the song. The speaker's frustration and sense of defeat in capturing the song ("I caught, and I have broken, / A distant song") adds to the wistful mood. The overall effect is a poignant and introspective atmosphere, which evokes a sense of wistfulness in the reader.

The poem makes me feel this way because it masterfully conveys the human experience of chasing something beautiful and elusive, only to realize that it may be beyond our grasp. The speaker's emotions are relatable, and the poem's language is evocative, making the reader feel the wistfulness and longing that permeates the poem.

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