In Late Fall.
Such days as break the wild bird's heart; Such days as kill it and its songs; A death which knows a sweeter part Of days to which such death belongs. And now old eyes are filled with tears, As with the rain the frozen flowers; Time moves so slowly one but fears The burthen on his wasted powers. And so he stopped;--and thou art dead! And that is found which once was feared:-- A farewell to thy gray, gray head, A goodnight to thy goodly beard!
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"Such days as break the wild bird's heart;..."
This evocative piece by Madison Julius Cawein, titled "In Late Fall.", represents a masterful exploration of classic. The lines capture a profound emotional resonance... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...