
New Year
'New Year' Summary
The poem "A New Year" by Dora Sigerson Shorter is a celebration of the cyclical nature of life and the hopeful spirit that accompanies a fresh start. The poem is a reflection on the passing of time and the accompanying changes in the natural world. Shorter uses the imagery of nature, specifically the cycle of seasons, to illustrate the inevitable cycle of life, death, and rebirth. It emphasizes the importance of finding beauty in the natural world and appreciating the small joys that life offers. Throughout the poem, the speaker contemplates the fleeting nature of life, the cycle of time, and the inevitability of death. Yet, amidst this contemplation of mortality, there is a sense of hope and resilience, with the speaker recognizing that death is not the end but a transition to a new beginning. The poem captures the essence of new beginnings, the excitement and anticipation that accompanies a fresh start, and the enduring power of hope amidst the challenges of life.Book Details
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Dora Sigerson Shorter
Ireland
Dora Maria Sigerson Shorter (16 August 1866 – 6 January 1918) was an Irish poet and sculptor, who after her marriage in 1895 wrote under the name Dora Sigerson Shorter. She was born in County Mayo, Ir...
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