I’ve listened: and all the sounds I heard
Were music,—wind, and stream, and bird.
With youth who sang from hill to hill
I’ve listened: my heart is hungry still.
I’ve looked: the morning world was green;
Bright roofs and towers of town I’ve seen;
And stars, wheeling through wingless night.
I’ve looked: and my soul yet longs for light.
I’ve thought: but in my sense survives
Only the impulse of those lives
That were my making. Hear me say
‘I’ve thought!’—and darkness hides my day.
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I feel this piece has a perfect symmetrical flow to it. A perfect meter and verse and is quite laid out: perfectly.
If I could applaud this piece I would ten-fold. Each line vibrates to the next line with ease and caution and lays well in a sort of serenity that is not lacklustered in any form.
An excellent piece written by Sassoon.
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I loved the flow and how naturally the whole thing came out with the punctuation.
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cool!!!! I needed to reead that
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This one gave me chill bumps... especially the second verse. It was so beautiful the way you told what you had known and what you needed. Great work. ~ Patti ~
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You never do get enough of those incredible experiences that make life enjoyable...I've got to admit I like old fashioned poetry more than I like the more modern, just because it has more thought in it and better imagery. Great job making that obvious!
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Fantastic imagery...so glad you decided to post this. Older writes have so much beauty in them. Thanks for sharing!
-morgana
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Wow i forgot what amazing finds are resting inside old poetry. Amazing
ZIGGY -
This poem is really awesome! Its got really awesome lines!
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Very beautifully written piece. You did a great job and it had a great flow. Thanks for sharing.
Elisabeth -
Nice choice of words, I know how it feels to feel alone.
Karli -
"darkness hides my day" wow, what a killer last line. very well written, i understand that longing, that endless searching.
~Kate
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