Path Flower, and Other Verses

"Path Flower, and Other Verses" by Olive Tilford Dargan is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This book creatively explores themes of nature, love, beauty, and human experience through vivid imagery and emotional depth. The verses reflect a blend of personal introspection and social commentary, capturing the essence of life and the human condition. The collection features a variety of poems that delve into different aspects of existence, such as the beauty of the natural world and the complexities of personal relationships. In "Path Flower," for instance, the speaker encounters a delicate girl embodying the vibrancy of spring, prompting reflections on innocence, societal struggles, and the transient nature of beauty. Other poems, like "The Rebel" and "Thanksgiving," offer poignant insights into themes of resistance, gratitude, and the pursuit of freedom. Throughout the collection, Dargan’s rich language and lyrical style compel readers to contemplate the deeper meanings beneath the surface of everyday experiences, inviting a connection with both the personal and the universal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Olive Tilford Dargan was a writer and a poet. Her early works revolved around mountain poetry. Her works like: The Cycle's Rim, Lute and Furrow, Highland Annals were inspired from her love of mountains and nature. Later in her career, she published novels that focuses on racism, sexism, and fascism through her feminist visions of political activism and romanticism. Her most notable works were Call Home the Heart and A Stone Came Rolling which were written as part of her Gastonia novels.