Comfort
SPEAK low to me, my Saviour, low and sweet
From out the hallelujahs, sweet and low
Lest I should fear and fall, and miss Thee so
Who art not missed by any that entreat.
Speak to mo as to Mary at thy feet !
And if no precious gums my hands bestow,
Let my tears drop like amber while I go
In reach of thy divinest voice complete
In humanest affection -- thus, in sooth,
To lose the sense of losing. As a child,
Whose song-bird seeks the wood for evermore
Is sung to in its stead by mother's mouth
Till, sinking on her breast, love-reconciled,
He sleeps the faster that he wept before.
From out the hallelujahs, sweet and low
Lest I should fear and fall, and miss Thee so
Who art not missed by any that entreat.
Speak to mo as to Mary at thy feet !
And if no precious gums my hands bestow,
Let my tears drop like amber while I go
In reach of thy divinest voice complete
In humanest affection -- thus, in sooth,
To lose the sense of losing. As a child,
Whose song-bird seeks the wood for evermore
Is sung to in its stead by mother's mouth
Till, sinking on her breast, love-reconciled,
He sleeps the faster that he wept before.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Note: The needlepoint pillow was made by my mother when I was about 2 or 3. It's over half a century old. Wool needlepoint, fine cotton velvet. Every time I look at it, I see her hands.
8 comments:
I love that corner too, Marlis, so beautiful. I love your secretary! I don't have a secretary and would love to own one so bad but I have not found one I really like in my price range, plus I really do not know where to put it...Christine
What a lovely cosy corner, full of warmth, happiness and beautiful memories. Every home needs an area like this!
Best wishes for a wonderful weekend,
Natasha.
What a cozy corner to curl up in! Love your beautiful pillow~ what comforting memories tied to it~
What a lovely corner, Marlis! I could sit there for a very long time! Beautiful.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I really love the look of this corner. It's exactly what I would want around here.
And the sonnet is lovely!
What a special to-be-treasured heirloom, Marlis! It is a beautiful pillow & this cozy corner looks very inviting.
I've wanted a secretary all my life! *sigh* I should get one before its too late.
Thanks, too, for sharing the pork tenderloin with sage recipe. Sounds delish! If I make it, I'll probably chop the garlic & just leave it in the juices. That way, I can blame them for my lumpy gravy! LOL
Hugs,
Rett
Wow Marlis, this is gorgeous!
Thanks for coming by. I am trying to get around to visiting this morning. Been out and about a lot lately and falling behind!! Missing my regular visits!
What a comforting scene! That pillow your mom made is nothing short of spectacular. I love the poem, I'm going to read it several time. Thanks for another great post, Marlis
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