Rivers to the Sea

"Rivers to the Sea" by Sara Teasdale is an early 20th-century poetry collection where readers explore feelings about love, the loveliness around us, wanting things we don't have, and how time marches on, frequently showcasing a strong connection to the outdoors and what it means to be human. Teasdale's poems share quick moments of living and loving, showing both happy and hard feelings that come with them. Through her writing, she checks out different parts of romance and the fact that we all eventually die. The poems show exciting new love along with sadness from broken hearts and losing people, using strong images of nature. From the soft start of spring to quiet thoughts in the evening, Teasdale mixes her own feelings with common themes, making readers think about their own lives and feelings; her good use of words and musical flow creates a beautiful but powerful search for human connection as we move through joy and grief.