Tomorrow Editions

Henry David Thoreau

17 December 1838 – 23 December 1838

23 December 1838

Behold, how, spring appearing, The Graces send forth roses; Behold, how the wave of the sea Is made smooth by the calm; Behold, how the duck dives; Behold, how the crane travels; And Titan shines constantly bright. The shadows of the clouds are moving; The works of man shine; The earth puts forth fruits; The fruit of the olive puts forth. The cup of Bacchus is crowned. Along the leaves, along the branches, The fruit, bending them down, flourishes.
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