California

"California" by Ina D. Coolbrith is a poem written in the early 1900s that sings of California's magnificent beauty. Coolbrith, a significant voice in California's literature, uses her pen to capture the state's landscapes, plants, and heart, seeing it as a place with the potential to be as culturally important as older civilizations. The poem treats California like a living being with beautiful nature and a wish to be known and loved. The poem paints pictures of the state's green valleys, tall mountains, and colorful flowers, showing a deep connection to nature and a desire for a talented poet to come from California and share its unique story and heritage. Using bright images and emotional words, Coolbrith shows the difference between California's peaceful scenes and the troubles of the past, celebrating the hope and innocence found there.