Mild is the parting year, and sweet
The odour of the falling spray;
Life passes on more rudely fleet,
And balmless is its closing day.
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I wait its close, I court its gloom, But mourn that never must there fall Or on my breast or on my tomb The tear that would have soothed it all. A beautiful poem
beautiful reflective poem penned- on my breast or on my tomb The tear that would have soothed it all. ///
The falling spray! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Mild feeling of the passing year is the best epitome for it to say good bye and welcoming the new one with human warmth for good hope and progress sure!
wonderfully said- Mild is the parting year, and..... ..balmless is its closing day.
The tear that would have soothed it all. - - - That was a well-turned line and really entices the reader into thinking more about the poem.
This poem is tender, sweet and very beautifully penned.10
The coming of new year was as joyful as its parting had been sorrowful......so beautifully composed really very outstanding...........thanks for sharing
A wonderful poem and reflection on time, life; past and future.Thanks for sharing.
Happy new year to all friends at PH+++++++++++++ Thanks for sharing this nice poem+++++++
Welcome to the new year! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Truly mildest is my parting year despite entering Covid-19 part 2 till the 19th January 2021 (next) . I thank God for this mildest year-change and this beautiful Classic poem Of The Day by Walter Savage Landor, this poem conjures magic! !