On a Forenoon of Spring by William Allingham
I'm glad I am alive, to see and feel The full deliciousness of this bright day, That's like a heart with nothing to conceal; The young leaves scarcely trembling; the blue-grey Rimming the cloudless ether far away; Brairds, hedges, shadows; mountains that reveal Soft sapphire; this great floor of polished steel Spread out amidst the landmarks of the bay. I stoop in sunshine to our circling net From the black gunwale; tend these milky kine Up their rough path; sit by yon cottage-door
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"I'm glad I am alive, to see and feel..."
"On a Forenoon of Spring" by William Allingham is a 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 "I'm glad I am alive, to see and feel The full deliciousness of this bright day,...", this piece explores themes of 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.