The night was creeping on the ground;
She crept and did not make a sound
Until she reached the tree, and then
She covered it, and sole again
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The only poem I ever learnt by heart. Learnt it at school and now in my 72nd year still know it and love it. Describes the night so well, still making me shiver as I recite it.
This is one of the best poems I've read. James Stephens is an amazing poet.
I love this poem and I feel like I was there when he wrote it. This poem is amazing.
I truly enjoyed this poem- it had mystery and suspense but in a beautiful fearless way.
why is it called check