A. E. Housman

As Through the Wild Green Hills of Wyre

As through the wild green hills of WyreThe train ran, changing sky and shire,And far behind, a fading crest,Low in…

7 months ago

Along the field as we came by

ALONG the field as we came byA year ago, my love and I,The aspen over stile and stoneWas talking to…

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With rue my heart is laden

With rue my heart is ladenFor golden friends I had,For many a rose-lipt maidenAnd many a lightfoot lad.By brooks too…

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When the Lad for Longing Sighs

When the lad for longing sighs,Mute and dull of cheer and pale,If at death's own door he lies,Maiden, you can…

7 months ago

When I Watch the Living Meet

When I watch the living meetAnd the moving pageant fileWarm and breathing through the streetWhere I lodge a little while,If…

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When I Came Last to Ludlow

When I came last to LudlowAmidst the moonlight pale,Two friends kept step beside me,Two honest friends and hale.Now Dick lies…

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Wake Not for the World-Heard Thunder

Wake not for the world-heard thunder,Nor the chimes that earthquakes toll;Stars may plot in heaven with planet,Lightning rive the rock…

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To an Athlete Dying Young

The time you won your town the raceWe chaired you through the market-place;Man and boy stood cheering by,And home we…

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This Time of Year a Twelvemonth Past

This time of year a twelvemonth past,When Fred and I would meet,We needs must jangle, till at lastWe fought and…

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There Pass the Careless People

There pass the careless peopleThat call their souls their own:Here by the road I loiter,How idle and alone.Ah, past the…

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