A Farewell by Lord Alfred Tennyson
Flow down, cold rivulet, to the sea, Thy tribute wave deliver: No more by thee my steps shall be, For ever and for ever. Flow, softly flow, by lawn and lea, A rivulet then a river: Nowhere by thee my steps shall be For ever and for ever. But here will sigh thine alder tree And here thine aspen shiver;
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"Flow down, cold rivulet, to the sea,..."
"A Farewell" by Lord Alfred Tennyson is a nature english poem consisting of 19 lines. This English poem by Lord Alfred Tennyson demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Flow down, cold rivulet, to the sea, Thy tribute wave deliver:...", this piece explores themes of nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Lord Alfred Tennyson'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.