WISEST of sparrows that sparrow which sitteth alone Perched on the housetop, its own upper chamber, for nest; Wisest of swallows that swallow which timely has flown Over the turbulent sea to the land of its rest: Wisest of sparrows and swallows, if I were as wise! Wisest of spirits that spirit which dwelleth apart Hid in the Presence of God for a chapel and nest, Sending a wish and a will and a passionate heart Over the eddy of life to that Presence in rest: Seated alone and in peace till God bids it arise. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...HENRY MOORE'S STATUE AT LINCOLN CENTER by KAREN SWENSON WINTER NIGHT by CH'IEN WEN OF LIANG A CHRISTMAS CAROL by ALGERNON CHARLES SWINBURNE THE BRIDES' TRAGEDY: ACT 2, SCENE 1 by THOMAS LOVELL BEDDOES AULD ROBIN FORBES by SUSANNA BLAMIRE |