A Regret
July 5, 2023The Song of the Ungirt Runners
July 5, 2023
Waiting
I thought my heart would break
Because the Spring was slow.
I said, “How long young April sleeps
Beneath the snow!”
But when at last she came
And buds broke in the dew,
I dreamed of my lost love,
And my heart broke, too!
Charles Hanson Towne (1877-1949) was an American poet, editor, and writer. He was known for his romantic and sentimental poetry that often explored themes of love and beauty. He was also an influential editor, having worked for several major publications, including Harper's Bazaar, The Smart Set, and The Delineator.