When Hours Pass, Drowsy Of Wing Poem by james watkin

When Hours Pass, Drowsy Of Wing



When hours pass, drowsy of wing
As with a flame, drooping
Quietude, for a retreat
Contrives its arbour-seat.

Moon-leaved for night-shades! Unplaced
For world's nervous shock faced.
Even as bats throw dread around!
And spooks, owl-eyed, abound!

Here one grabs, wizened, weakly
Balms begot of Mem'ry.
Dew-soft, as though ferny-dipped.
Like are these airs, star-dipped.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Topic(s) of this poem: evening,old age
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james watkin

james watkin

Melbourne Australia
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