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Music of
whispering trees
Hushed by the broad-winged breeze
Where shaken water gleams;
And evening radiance falling
With reedy bird-notes calling.
O bear me safe through dark, you low-voiced streams.
I have no need
to pray
That fear may pass away;
I scorn the growl and rumble of the fight
That summons me from cool
Silence of marsh and pool,
And yellow lilies islanded in light.
O river of stars and shadows, lead me through the night.
June 25th, 1916.
Meanings:
Hushed: (of a place) very quiet
Gleams:
shine brightly, especially with reflected light.
Radiance:
light or heat as emitted or reflected by something.
Reedy:
high and thin in tone.
Scorn: a
feeling and expression of contempt
Growl: (of an animal, especially a dog) make a low
guttural sound in the throat.
Rumble:
make a continuous deep, resonant sound.
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