Disguises
July 6, 2023The Voice Of The Willows
July 6, 2023Think Of Me
Think of me, when ‘mid joy and gladness
They bark glides smoothly down life’s tranquil stream.
When thy life, free from care or sadness,
Is calm and peaceful as a summer dream.
Think of me, though thy path be dreary,
Though care and sorrow may thy life enshroud;
When crushed hopes make the heart grow weary
And life seems darkened by a wintry cloud.
Think of me, let thy heart grow kinder
In summer’s sunshine or in winter’s gloom,
Think of me, when thy sole reminder
Is but the shadow of my silent tomb.
Thomas E Spencer
Thomas E. Spencer (1812-1855) was an American poet and writer. He is best known for his poem "The Last Leaf," which tells the story of an elderly artist who is the last survivor of his generation. The poem has been widely anthologized and remains one of Spencer's most enduring works.