Thursday, 17 October 2013


Nature

William Wilsey Martin (1833-1913)

I
The heart of Nature soothes the heart of man, 
If with his heart he looks into her eyes. 
A place of leaves, wide air, and sunny skies, 
Will soothe him more than even woman can. 

II
We cry, and Nature answers us in time; 
With both hands gives us what we ask and prize; 
A lily pure and pale to glad our eyes, 
A spotted toad from out the ooze and slime.