Memory by William Browne
SO shuts the marigold her leaves At the departure of the sun; So from the honeysuckle sheaves The bee goes when the day is done; So sits the turtle when she is but one, And so all woe, as I since she is gone. To some few birds kind Nature hath Made all the summer as one day: Which once enjoy'd, cold winter's wrath As night they sleeping pass away. Those happy creatures are, that know not yet
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"SO shuts the marigold her leaves..."
"Memory" by William Browne is a sad and nature english poem consisting of 20 lines. This English poem by William Browne demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "SO shuts the marigold her leaves At the departure of the sun;...", 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 Browne'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.