I Saw Thy Form in Youthful Prime
July 6, 2023Has Sorrow Thy Young Days Shaded
July 6, 2023How Dear to Me the Hour
How dear to me the hour when daylight dies,
And sunbeams melt along the silent sea,
For then sweet dreams of other days arise,
And memory breathes her vesper sigh to thee.
And, as I watch the line of light, that plays
Along the smooth wave toward the burning west,
I long to tread that golden path of rays,
And think ‘twould lead to some bright isle of rest.
Thomas Moore
Thomas Moore (1779-1852) was an Irish poet, singer, and songwriter who was a prominent figure in Irish literature and politics. He is known for his works such as "Irish Melodies" and "Lalla Rookh," as well as his political activism in support of Irish independence.