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Re: Soundscape


>
>Reminds me of a favorite poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay (just in case you
>need more convincing):
>
>CITY TREES
>
>The trees along this city street
> Save for the trafic and the trains
>Would make a sound as thin and sweet
> As trees in country lanes.
>
>And people standing in their shade
> Out of a shower, undoubtedly
>Would hear such music as is made
> Upon a country tree.
>
>Oh, little leaves that are so dumb
> Against the shrieking city air
>I watch you when the wind has come
> I know what sound is there.
>
>
>Hope that encourages you. :)
>
>By the way, I've found several poems lately that involve gardens, some
>beautiful ones by May Sarton in particular.  Anybody else care to share
>some if they have a favorite?
>
>Bob
you did ask

And, earlier still, was heard the hum of bees;
I saw them ply their harmless robberies,
And caught the fragrance which the sundry flowers,
Fed by stream with soft perpetual showers,
Plenteously yielded to the vagrant breeze.

William Wordsworth
Mihcael will always swp garden quotes



Michael Bailes,  The Fragrant Garden Portsmouth Road Erina. N.S.W. 2250
Australia. (OZ)
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