English Poetry

Sail Away

Early in the day it was whispered that we should sail in a boat,only thou and I, and never a…

8 months ago

Purity

Life of my life, I shall ever try to keep my body pure, knowingthat thy living touch is upon all…

8 months ago

Playthings

Child, how happy you are sitting in the dust, playing with a broken twig all the morning.I smile at your…

8 months ago

Passing Breeze

Yes, I know, this is nothing but thy love,O beloved of my heart---this golden light that dances upon the leaves,these…

8 months ago

Paper Boats

Day by day I float my paper boats one by one down the runningstream.In bid black letters I write my…

8 months ago

One Day in Spring…

One day in spring, a woman cameIn my lonely woods,In the lovely form of the Beloved.Came, to give to my…

8 months ago

Old And New

Thou hast made me known to friends whom I knew not.Thou hast given me seats in homes not my own.Thou…

8 months ago

My Song

This song of mine will wind its music around you, my child, likethe fond arms of love.This song of mine…

8 months ago

Moments Indulgence

I ask for a moment's indulgence to sit by thy side. The worksthat I have in hand I will finish…

8 months ago

Lover’s Gifts XXVIII: I Dreamt

I dreamt that she sat by my head, tenderly ruffling my hair withher fingers, playing the melody of her touch.…

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