(19 March 1824 – 18 November 1889 / Donegal / Ireland)

poet William Allingham
#418 on top 500 poets

Poems of William Allingham

41. The Maids Of Elfin-Mere 4/16/2010
42. The Nobleman's Wedding 4/16/2010
43. The Ruined Chapel 4/16/2010
44. The Touchstone 12/31/2002
45. The Winding Banks Of Erne 4/16/2010
46. The Winter Pear 4/16/2010
47. These Little Songs 12/31/2002
48. To The Author Of 'Hesperides 4/16/2010
49. Wayside Flowers 12/31/2002
50. Writing 12/31/2002

Wayside Flowers

Pluck not the wayside flower,
It is the traveller's dower;
A thousand passers-by
Its beauties may espy,
May win a touch of blessing
From Nature's mild caressing.
The sad of heart perceives
A violet under leaves
Like sonic fresh-budding hope;

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