Heart Songs

"Heart Songs" by Jean Blewett is a collection of late 19th-century poems examining love, nature, and lives. It features vivid images and melodic writing to carry readers through human feelings and passing time. It begins by setting the tone with love and reflection. The poem “Wooing His Valentine” shows someone who wants to share their love but finds it hard to be open. "Jealous, Sweetheart?" shows the pain of lacking confidence in a relationship. The poem “The Day Neil Rode to Mill” describes a young man’s search for a wife, blending what his family wants with what he wants. The opening builds a detailed picture of feelings and people, exposing the rules of society alongside personal wants as the writer travels the complex road of love.