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Eighteenth Advent Poem, “Winter: A Dirge” by Robert Burns
“Winter: A Dirge” (1781) by Robert Burns The wintry west extends his blast, And hail and rain does blaw; Or the stormy north sends driving forth The blinding sleet and snaw: While, tumbling brown, the burn comes down, And roars … Continue reading
Seventeenth Advent Poem, “Advent” by Christina Rossetti
“Advent” by Christina Rossetti This Advent moon shines cold and clear, These Advent nights are long; Our lamps have burned year after year, And still their flame is strong. “Watchman, what of the night?” we cry, Heart-sick with hope deferred: … Continue reading
Sixteenth Advent Poem, “The Oxen” by Thomas Hardy
“The Oxen” by Thomas Hardy Christmas Eve, and twelve of the clock. “Now they are all on their knees,” An elder said as we sat in a flock By the embers in hearthside ease. We pictured the meek mild creatures … Continue reading
Fifteenth Advent Poem, “The Sleigh-Bells” by Susanna Moodie
You may or may not have noticed that I have attempted to alternate between male and female poets and have personally hoped to find new poets for each day. However, it is getting increasingly difficult to find both male and … Continue reading
Fourteenth Advent Poem, “Winter Trees” by William Carlos Williams
“Winter Trees” by William Carlos Williams All the complicated details of the attiring and the disattiring are completed! A liquid moon moves gently among the long branches. Thus having prepared their buds against a sure winter the wise trees stand … Continue reading
Thirteenth Advent Poem, “To Mrs K____, On Her Sending Me an English Christmas Plum-Cake at Paris” by Helen Maria Williams
“To Mrs K____, On Her Sending Me an English Christmas Plum-Cake at Paris” by Helen Maria Williams What crowding thoughts around me wake, What marvels in a Christmas-cake! Ah say, what strange enchantment dwells Enclosed within its odorous cells? Is … Continue reading
Twelfth Advent Poem, “Stars” by Robert Frost
I appear to be slightly addicted to poems about stars, although it does seem fitting with all the twinkling lights that go up this time of year. “Stars” by Robert Frost HOW countlessly they congregate O’er our tumultuous snow, Which … Continue reading
Eleventh Advent Poem, “Lines Written During A Gale Of Wind” by Susanna Moodie
Apologies for the slight delay in posts. Jonathan and I had to make a quick trip into Cardiff for visa purposes. It was so lovely to get out of London for 36 hours even if the wind was so strong … Continue reading
Tenth Advent Poem, “Winter-Time” by Robert Louis Stevenson
“Winter-Time” (1890) by Robert Louis Stevenson Late lies the wintry sun a-bed, A frosty, fiery sleepy-head; Blinks but an hour or two; and then, A blood-red orange, sets again. Before the stars have left the skies, At morning in the … Continue reading
Ninth Advent Poem, “Stars” by Emily Brontë
This poem feels a bit different from the rest, but I really like the way the speaker embraces the darkness. The moon has been absolutely brilliant and clear these last few nights and I agree with Emily Brontë, there can … Continue reading
