Katherine Hale

Katherine Hale was a Canadian poet and writer of the early twentieth century, known for her lyrical poetry that often explored themes of nature and spirituality. Biography ↓More ↓

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Katherine Hale

Crimson Pool

Even you, dark pool-- Even you feel death. On your soft brown surface There are deep reflections Of a fiery breath. To the waiting forest Death does not come creeping As it comes to men; It comes shouting, waving banners, Burning out its way with torches, Hanging garlands now and then. All the green walls of your silence Hung with crimson, Even you, dark pool-- Even you feel death. On your soft brown surface

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Juniper Ring

Juniper ring on the granite rock, Deep and green and perfectly planned; Living with you I understand Circle-magic of old. You had a sister in mystery-- Was it only an April ago That a crocus cup on a bed of snow Promised eternal things? It will be longer, Juniper, Till earth declares you ready to break, And you fade of the havoc her brown hands make That are covered with mystic rings.

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Katherine Hale was a Canadian poet and writer active in the early twentieth century. Her poetry often centered on themes of nature, Canadian landscape, and spiritual reflection. She is noted for collections such as Grey Knitting and The Island. Her work contributed to the development of Canadian poetry during a period of growing national literary identity. Hale also wrote prose and worked as a music critic, broadening her influence in Canadian cultural life.

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