Autumn.
Tainted with death? Ah then, the taint is sweet! As if God took the essences of life And burned them in a brazier at his feet, The smoke of them ascending rich and rife To please his nostrils! What if man be loath To your deep bosom, and would have the Spring His bride forever! He who made you both Knoweth your beauty for as fair a thing; Like that of one who long hath been a wife. And mothered men! As piercing as a knife, And rich beyond all mortal imaging!
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"Tainted with death? Ah then, the taint is sweet!..."
This evocative piece by Margaret Steele Anderson, titled "Autumn.", 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...