A Perfect Day To Stand and Stare

Posted on June 11, 2022 by hernibs
Tree peony in the orchard.

Leisure
by
William Henry Davies


 
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.

No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.

No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.

No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.

No time to turn at Beauty’s glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.

No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.

A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
 
(This poem is in the public domain.)
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3 Responses to A Perfect Day To Stand and Stare

  1. lovealways7 says:
    June 11, 2022 at 4:04 pm

    That is amazing! So beautiful!

    Liked by 2 people

  2. hernibs says:
    June 11, 2022 at 12:14 pm

    I memorized that poem in Junior High school. Forgot a couple of the verses so it was neat to come across it
    again to refresh my memory. One of my favourite poems.

    Liked by 1 person

  3. Heather says:
    June 11, 2022 at 12:11 pm

    What a beautiful poem! And I totally agree!

    Liked by 1 person

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