Spring and Winter ii by William Shakespeare
WHEN icicles hang by the wall, And Dick the shepherd blows his nail, And Tom bears logs into the hall, And milk comes frozen home in pail, When blood is nipp'd, and ways be foul, Then nightly sings the staring owl, To-whit! To-who!--a merry note, While greasy Joan doth keel the pot. When all aloud the wind doe blow, And coughing drowns the parson's saw,
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"WHEN icicles hang by the wall,..."
"Spring and Winter ii" by William Shakespeare is a nature english poem consisting of 19 lines. This English poem by William Shakespeare demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "WHEN icicles hang by the wall, And Dick the shepherd blows his nail,...", 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 Shakespeare'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.