1887From Clee to heaven the beacon burns,
The shires have seen it plain,
From north and south the sign returns
And beacons burn again.Look left, look right, the hills are bright,
The dales…
Introduction The method of the poems in A Shropshire Lad illustrates better than any theory how poetry may assume the attire of reality, and yet in speech of the simplest, become in spirit…
MarchThe sun at noon to higher air,
Unharnessing the silver Pair
That late before his chariot swam,
Rides on the gold wool of the Ram.So braver notes the storm-cock sings
To start the rusted…
ReveilleWake: the silver dusk returning
Up the beach of darkness brims,
And the ship of sunrise burning
Strands upon the eastern rims.Wake: the vaulted shadow shatters,
Trampled to the…
The RecruitLeave your home behind, lad,
And reach your friends your hand,
And go, and luck go with you
While Ludlow tower shall stand.Oh, come you home of Sunday
When Ludlow streets are…
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