Discord in Childhood
July 5, 2023A Winter’s Tale
July 5, 2023A Youth Mowing
There are four men mowing down by the Isar;
I can hear the swish of the scythe-strokes, four
Sharp breaths taken: yea, and I
Am sorry for what’s in store.
The first man out of the four that’s mowing
Is mine, I claim him once and for all;
Though it’s sorry I am, on his young feet, knowing
None of the trouble he’s led to stall.
As he sees me bringing the dinner, he lifts
His head as proud as a deer that looks
Shoulder-deep out of the corn; and wipes
His scythe-blade bright, unhooks
The scythe-stone and over the stubble to me.
Lad, thou hast gotten a child in me,
Laddie, a man thou’lt ha’e to be,
Yea, though I’m sorry for thee.
D.H. Lawrence
D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930) was an English novelist, poet, and essayist known for his exploration of human sexuality and relationships. His works include the novels "Lady Chatterley's Lover" and "Sons and Lovers," as well as numerous volumes of poetry, including "Pansies" and "Birds, Beasts and Flowers." Lawrence was also a controversial figure in his time, and his works were frequently banned for their explicit content.