At Waking
July 6, 2023A Night in June
July 6, 2023A Wild Rose
A blushing wild pink rose,
By tangled woods and ways,
A passing sweet that goes
With summer days.
From rosy dawn till night
Wafted from east to west,
Kissed by the morning light
To evening rest.
Thy odors faint outlive
Alike both joy and pain,
Stealing the sweet they give
To yield again.
Leaving a faint perfume
Thy memory to fulfill,
Forgotten in thy bloom,
Remembered still.
Sarah Orne Jewett
Sarah Orne Jewett (1849-1909) was an American novelist and short story writer who is known for her works that explore the lives of women in rural New England. Her works often featured strong female characters and her writing is celebrated for its vivid descriptions of the natural world.