Poems by Jamie Harris Coleman
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"Poems by Jamie Harris Coleman" is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This book features a range of themes, including social justice, the beauty of nature, and reflections on life and death, with a particular focus on the African American experience and the impact of historical figures such as Booker T. Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The poems encapsulate sentiments of hope, resilience, and spirituality, resonating effectively with readers
who appreciate heartfelt and thought-provoking verse. The collection is marked by its exploration of significant topics such as emancipation, the struggles against prejudice, and the pursuit of justice. Coleman’s verses often reflect on personal and collective experiences, like the pain of absence, the joys of youth, and the importance of gratitude. Each poem conveys strong emotional undercurrents and moral lessons, pressing for understanding, love, and unity among all people. From evoking the tranquility of nature to the horrors of war, she invites readers to a profound contemplation of existence, ultimately advocating for compassion and spiritual connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Coleman, Jamie Harris, 1893- |
|---|---|
| Title | Poems |
| Contents | To the memory of Booker T. Washington -- Days of youth -- War: its horrors -- Dove of peace -- Life -- The ocean -- The perfect day -- The cross of Calvary -- Emancipation -- Absence -- No prejudice in heaven -- Difficulties in life -- A risen race -- Lincoln -- A thought of nature -- Assurance -- The artist above -- Slavery -- To the memory of mother -- Ethiopia's prayer -- The wounded heart -- The world's emancipator -- Days of melancholy -- A plea for justice -- Thanksgiving -- Life's evening tide -- Christ the truth, the life, the way -- Eternal home -- The value of a well spent life -- Signs of spring -- What is life? -- Summer's farewell -- Spring -- Forgiveness. |
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Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51415 |
| Release Date | Mar 10, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 297 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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