TOUCH us gently, Time!
Let us glide adown thy stream
Gently,—as we sometimes glide
Through a quiet dream.
Humble voyagers are We,
Husband, wife, and children three—
(One is lost,—an angel, fled
To the azure overhead.)
Touch us gently, Time!
We ’ve not proud nor soaring wings:
Our ambition, our content,
Lies in simple things.
Humble voyagers are We,
O’er Life’s dim, unsounded sea,
Seeking only some calm clime;—
Touch us gently, gentle Time!
~ Barry Cornwall
About the image: This winter wildflower image was made back in January 2008
About the poem: Barry Cornwall is the pseudonym for Bryan Procter an English poet.
This is my first exposure to his poems and this one has captured my heart.
what a beautiful image. love the browns of winter.
ReplyDeleteOh, how lovely!! Love these muted tones.
ReplyDeleteLovely image and a perfect poem to go with it.
ReplyDeletelovely!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteGreat capture!
ReplyDeleteKerri, Such a beautiful image, and the poem is inspiring. Lovely post. Happy New Year-I hope it is filled with peace, joy, and many blessings. Mickie :)
ReplyDeleteI can see why you loved the poem.
ReplyDeleteHi Kerri, Beautiful poem AND photograph! John
ReplyDeleteA glorious shot!
ReplyDeleteThats pretty. Very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful picture.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, Kerri!
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful poem and as a lover of poetry I thank you for introducing me to its author, a new one to me. I also loved your photograph, beautiful image.
ReplyDeleteLove this poem, "touch us gently, Time" is exactly what we all want out of life, I think.
ReplyDeleteAnd Kerri, you have the perfect delicate wispy image to go with it. Sublime and beautiful! Thanks!
That poem goes perfectly with your photo.
ReplyDeleteThe line about the "azure overhead"
...wow.
the perfect match...your photo & poem.
ReplyDeletei love those dried up earthy tones of winter!