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Frances Darwin Cornford

I lived from 1886-1960. I was from England, and am in the English category.

Francis Darwin Cornfordis the granddaughter of the well known and respected naturalist Charles Darwin.

My poetry

  • The Guitarist Tunes Up
    With what attentive courtesy he bent
    Over his instrument;
    8 lines, 2 comments
  • To a Lady Seen From the Train
    O why do you walk through the fields in gloves,
    Missing so much and so much?
    8 lines
  • On Rupert Brooke
    A young Apollo, golden-haired,
    Stands dreaming on the verge of strife,
    4 lines, 1 comment
  • Feri's Dream
    I Had a little dog, and my dog was very small;
    He licked me in the face, and he answered to my call;
    26 lines
  • A Recollection
    MY father's friend came once to tea.
    He laughed and talked. He spoke to me.
    8 lines
  • Rhyme For A Phonetician
    Brave English language, you are strong as trees,
    Yet intricate and stately. Thus one sees
    10 lines
  • Pre-Existence
      I laid me down upon the shore
        And dreamed a little space;
    38 lines

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