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A Song of Autumn by Adam Lindsay Gordon — Deep Poetry Lines

By Adam Lindsay Gordon

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‘WHERE shall we go for our garlands glad At the falling of the year, When the burnt-up banks are yellow and sad, When the boughs are yellow and sere? Where are the old ones that once we had, And when are the new ones near? What shall we do for our garlands glad At the falling of the year?’ ‘Child! can I tell where the garlands go? Can I say where the lost leaves veer On the brown-burnt banks, when the wild winds blow, When they drift through the dead-wood drear?

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"‘WHERE shall we go for our garlands glad..."

"A Song of Autumn" by Adam Lindsay Gordon is a deep english poem consisting of 16 lines. This English poem by Adam Lindsay Gordon demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "‘WHERE shall we go for our garlands glad At the falling of the year,...", this piece explores themes of deep through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Adam Lindsay Gordon's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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