VAGRANT VERSE
THE THRUSH’S EAST GOODNIGHT. "Thai was the thrush's last goodnight,” I i bought, And heard the soft descent of summer rain In the drooped garden leaves; but hush ! again The perfect iterance —freer than unsought Odours of violets dim in woodland ways. Deeper than coiled waters laid a-dream Below mossed ledges of a shadowy stream And faultless- as blown roses in June days. Full-throated singer! art thou thus anew, Voiccful to hear how round thyself alone The enriched silence drops for they delight. More soft than snow, more sweet then honey- dew ? ... . —Edward Dowden.
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Southland Times, Issue 18851, 17 June 1920, Page 4
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96VAGRANT VERSE Southland Times, Issue 18851, 17 June 1920, Page 4
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