And once again, I linger.
Dark is the night
in Southern lands
but finding it, unerringly
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Sounds like an interesting (almost mystical) night. I'm not sure I get what you're searching for. But, I love the mood of this poem........very nice Herbert. Sincerely, Mary
I like all three Herbert..this the most. The last four lines were my favorite. it came together very nicely ;)
i particularly liked '...what the gods decreed will be unalienable, just for me a right that sprang from lust and fleeting pheromones, ' as well as the mighty way in which the poem concludes. another poem of yours i've enjoyed, Herbert.
I saw 'black' in the title so I just had to stop and pay a visit! AND it wasn't what I read BUT what I disvovered that really intrigued me! I too miss those nights. However, I doubt if the Pope could assist my yearning for explanation OR desires to share.
Mary, you are very diplomatic. Thanks H