Late Autumn by William Allingham
October - and the skies are cool and gray O'er stubbles emptied of their latest sheaf, Bare meadow, and the slowly falling leaf. The dignity of woods in rich decay Accords full well with this majestic grief That clothes our solemn purple hills to-day, Whose afternoon is hush'd, and wintry brief Only a robin sings from any spray. And night sends up her pale cold moon, and spills White mist around the hollows of the hills, Phantoms of firth or lake; the peasant sees
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"October - and the skies are cool and gray..."
"Late Autumn" by William Allingham is a sad and nature english poem consisting of 15 lines. This English poem by William Allingham demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "October - and the skies are cool and gray O'er stubbles emptied of their latest sheaf,...", this piece explores themes of sad 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.