Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, SLOW SPRING, by KATHARINE TYNAN


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First Line: O year, grow slowly, exquisite, holy
Last Line: Like a lamb or a child.
Alternate Author Name(s): Hinkson, Katharine Tynan
Subject(s): Time


O year, grow slowly. Exquisite, holy,

The days go on

With almonds showing the pink stars blowing

And birds in the dawn.

Grow slowly, year, like a child that is dear,

Or a lamb that is mild,

By little steps, and by little skips,

Like a lamb or a child.







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