Autumnal Sonnet by William Allingham
Now Autumn's fire burns slowly along the woods, And day by day the dead leaves fall and melt, And night by night the monitory blast Wails in the key-hold, telling how it pass'd O'er empty fields, or upland solitudes, Or grim wide wave; and now the power is felt Of melancholy, tenderer in its moods Than any joy indulgent summer dealt. Dear friends, together in the glimmering eve, Pensive and glad, with tones that recognise The soft invisible dew in each one's eyes, It may be, somewhat thus we shall have leave
AI analysis available. Enable JavaScript to interact.
About this line
"Now Autumn's fire burns slowly along the woods,..."
"Autumnal Sonnet" by William Allingham is a love and nature english poem consisting of 14 lines. This English poem by William Allingham demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Now Autumn's fire burns slowly along the woods, And day by day the dead leaves fall and melt,...", this piece explores themes of love and nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. William Allingham's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.