By a Norfolk Broad
July 5, 2023The Conquered Banner
July 5, 2023A Sigh In The Night
O sweet darkness, still, and calm, and lonely!
Spread thy downy pinions round about.
Spare me from thy hidden riches only
One dream-face; blot all the others out.
Bring him now, for thou hast power to free him,
From that ugly garb he wears by day;
Bring him now–my darling!–let me see him
Ere the tender kindness pass away.
O sweet night-winds, wandering in the larches!
Sigh, and croon, and whisper as you creep;
Sing my songs through green cathedral arches,
While the weary workers are asleep.
Snarl and fret not of the grief and passion;
Sing in minor cadence, sweet and low;
Sing of peace and rest, in soft wind-fashion–
Of the love and faith I used to know!
Ada Cambridge
Ada Cambridge (1844-1926) was an English-born Australian writer and poet who is known for her works that focus on Australian life and culture. Her notable works include "Hymns on the Litany," "A Humble Enterprise," and "The Hand in the Dark."