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Selected Poems of May Sarton: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Renewal

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May Sarton (1912-1995) was an American poet, novelist, and memoirist. She is best known for her poetry, which explores the themes of love, loss, and renewal. Sarton's poems are written with a deep understanding of the human condition and offer a profound insight into the complexities of life.

Selected Poems of May Sarton is a collection of poems that spans Sarton's career. The poems are arranged chronologically, and they offer a glimpse into the evolution of Sarton's thought and writing. The early poems are full of youthful exuberance and optimism, while the later poems are more reflective and introspective. However, throughout her career, Sarton's poems are always marked by her keen observation of the natural world and her deep empathy for her fellow human beings.

Selected Poems of May Sarton

by May Sarton

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One of the most striking things about Sarton's poetry is her ability to capture the beauty of the natural world. She writes about the changing seasons, the beauty of flowers, and the wonder of animals with a deep appreciation and understanding. In the poem "Winter Light," she writes:

The snow has fallen, And the world is still. The trees are bare, And the birds have flown. But the sun still shines, And the wind still blows. And the earth is still turning, On its endless journey.

Sarton's poems are also full of love and compassion. She writes about the love between friends, lovers, and family members with a tenderness and warmth that is both moving and inspiring. In the poem "For My Father," she writes:

My father, my father, I loved you more than words can say. You were my rock, my strength, My guide through life's stormy way. You taught me the meaning of love, And the importance of being true. You showed me the beauty of the world, And the joy of living each day.

Sarton's poems also explore the darker side of life. She writes about loss, grief, and despair with a raw honesty that is both heartbreaking and cathartic. In the poem "After the Funeral," she writes:

The funeral is over, And the mourners have gone home. But the pain is still here, And the loneliness is deep. I remember your laughter, Your smile, your touch. And I wonder how I will ever go on Without you.

Despite the darkness that Sarton sometimes explores in her poems, she always ends on a note of hope and renewal. She believes that even in the darkest of times, there is always light to be found. In the poem "The Journey," she writes:

The journey is long, And the road is hard. But I will keep walking, Until I reach my destination. I will not give up, No matter what obstacles I face. For I know that at the end of the journey, There is a place of peace and light.

Selected Poems of May Sarton is a powerful and moving collection of poems that explores the full range of human experience. Sarton's poems are written with a deep understanding of the human condition and offer a profound insight into the complexities of life. They are poems that will stay with you long after you have finished reading them.

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