Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, SANCTUARIES, by KATHARINE TYNAN


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First Line: Thou givest me greenest sanctuaries
Last Line: With me and talk.
Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan
Subject(s): Comfort; Forests; Gardens & Gardening; God; Hearts; Sanctuaries; Woods


THOU givest me greenest sanctuaries,
As birds have the trees.
The birds have the trees and I
Deep shadow and blue sky,
A well of waters, a palm tree,
A bird and a bee.

As though I were Thine only one
Thou makest for me alone
A hearth-fire in the wintry cold,
A walled city, a sweet fold,
A winged sentinel to tell
To the night: All's well!

Thou spreadest over me and mine
The night a-shine
With strange and wonderful eyes of stars;
And weary of the day's wars
Into the nest of love we creep
And lie asleep.

Hearts are Thy sanctuaries: Thou hast set
Wide open a heart's gate
Where I come in and am at rest,
A bed for my heart, a nest,
Sure comfort, surplusage of love.
Thou givest enough!

Woods are Thy sanctuaries and all
Dear gardens musical,
And fields and groves where it may be
Thine angel walks with me.
Thine angel! Nay, but Thou dost walk
With me and talk.





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