by Stevie Smith (1902-1971) Away, melancholy, Away, let it go. Are not the trees green, The earth as green? Does not the wind blow, Fire leap and the rivers flow? Away, melancholy. The ant is busy He carrieth his meat, All things hurry To be eaten or eat. Away, melancholy. Man, too, hurries, Eats, couples,Continue reading “Away, Melancholy”
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I Do Not Speak
by Stevie Smith I do not ask for mercy, for understanding and peace And in these heavy days I do not ask for release I do not ask that suffering shall cease. I do not pray to God to let me die To give an ear attentive to my cry To pause in his marchingContinue reading “I Do Not Speak”
Robin's Nest 