Time and Grief by William Lisle Bowles
O TIME! who know'st a lenient hand to lay Softest on sorrow's wound, and slowly thence (Lulling to sad repose the weary sense) The faint pang stealest unperceived away; On thee I rest my only hope at last, And think, when thou hast dried the bitter tear That flows in vain o'er all my soul held dear, I may look back on every sorrow past, And meet life's peaceful evening with a smile: As some lone bird, at day's departing hour, Sings in the sunbeam, of the transient shower Forgetful, though its wings are wet the while:--
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"O TIME! who know'st a lenient hand to lay..."
"Time and Grief" by William Lisle Bowles is a sad and love and deep and nature english poem consisting of 14 lines. This English poem by William Lisle Bowles demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "O TIME! who know'st a lenient hand to lay Softest on sorrow's wound, and slowly thence...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and deep and nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. William Lisle Bowles'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.