Neil's Poesy

When all the tense bustle and work is stalled, And every heart procured has its abode, Then are the day's noble battles recalled With a warm and quiet eve to behold. And in twilight's great, mild bosom and arms, After the day's arduous deeds and blows, Rocked as if by groans and weary tones harsh;... Sign in to see full entry.

The stars high in heaven glisten, The moon casts a magic gleam; Silver sheets underline clouds darkened, Sense and wit strongly deemed. Calm plenteous in the night wait, Peace is in nature rested. Body and soul down to sleep laid; The light's stalwart watch vested.... Sign in to see full entry.

O, for a glorious eve, With sun and air's calm grand! From forest, from verdant leaves Stands graceful spring fragrance. Therewith, how the sun goes down, The sky glows, gold color-- Beams with all its blushes round, And kisses sea and tor. And the day's din is silenced At every busy place; A holy... Sign in to see full entry.

The tree on the resplendent cliff Stands and trembles, in distress, Contend, will you not life of cliff, Afraid for the bitter death. Sore the complaints, sighs, and grumbles In from flowers, bush, foliage, The storm rages, the sea rumbles, No more songs, avian sage. The cold increases, the leaves... Sign in to see full entry.

Now, while the grass fades over the meadow And while the fog of damp at the peak hulks,-- Watch you then how heavy for you it goes, That no doubt your strength turns sallow and sulks! Turning pale now is the summer light thought At hand bonny blooms that have brought delight,-- When by loss and want... Sign in to see full entry.

A wreath on his coffin, Thanks, tears down to chins, A quiet farewell. Now wholly has it passed What in wishes was cast, So freely he fell. His work in Christendom Goes well a thousand strong, That grows in belief.. His life and his teaching So blessed in being, Grows eternally! To progress to... Sign in to see full entry.

You went on your way, shone by the chieftain, With a bosom brimful and so good of heart; You wander ahead in Christ's true footsteps, And love's promise to your people you impart. Your sojourns and deeds are to crowd's unmatched; It was so comely, standing so high, so pure, Not with void, hypocrisy... Sign in to see full entry.

Now is small Borghild married. Now is her youth over, complete. Midday sun shines, clouds parted Destroyed with its gold, so doth life wave, weave.... Now is small Borghild married! Now is young Borghild married. Fortune's warm chalice she receives. Love's glow, fond breath has lasted Taken in by... Sign in to see full entry.

Arne: Dear Sigrid, you remember in coming, When we went in the wood, you and I, So many plums you, dear, went on plucking, With you--bashful, with your half-smile--by my side? Sigrid: Ja, that tranquil eve was sunshined filled, I remember it so clearly still. Arne: While you as though grazing for it... Sign in to see full entry.

I send a thanks over land and over the sea, One thought for the bloomed flowers, you youth gave me. Gladly do I bind In my heart and do find The fragrance of spring, As in life's fullest fling. Young ones, I give way, and even you know it: My fight not for blooms, but homage I submit. I sought much... Sign in to see full entry.