"Sleep, weary ones, while ye may --
Sleep, oh, sleep!"
Eugene Field.
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CONGRATULATIONS being chosen by Poem Hunter And Team as The Classic Poem Of The Day.5 Stars. TFS
Great poem full scintillating themes, the late poet was a medical person and served in WW ONE methinks. This is my short comment on this fascinating poem.
Another Great poet be he.... To read appreciatively as gladly and happy. This poem t'was as freshness of breath... About worked life t'wich led to death. This is another ten fro' thee. God bless all poets-MJG.
Indeed a true Song of Comfort, I cite here the last two lines: The path, though short, was perhaps the best And the toil was sweet, that it led to rest.'