Wednesday, December 21, 2011

G is for Grass

The Grass by Emily Dickinson

The grass so little has to do, --
A sphere of simple green,
With only butterflies to brood,
And bees to entertain,

And stir all day to pretty tunes
The breezes fetch along,
And hold the sunshine in its lap
And bow to everything;

And thread the dews all night, like pearls,
And make itself to fine, --
A duchess were too common 
For such a noticing.

And even when it dies, to pass
In odors so divine,
As lowly spices gone to sleep,
Or amulets of pine.

And then to dwell in sovereign barns,
And dream the days away, --
The bass so little has to do,
I wish I were the hay!

1 comment:

  1. Your close-ups are always so gorgeous, Emily!
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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