Afternoon on a Hill

Sailing down the west coast | photo taken from a hill in Barbados | Gale E

Afternoon on a Hill

Edna St. Vincent Millay

I will be the gladdest thing

Under the sun!

I will touch a hundred flowers

And not pick one.

I will look at cliffs and clouds

With quiet eyes,

Watch the wind bow down the grass,

And the grass rise.

And when lights begin to show

Up from the town,

I will mark which must be mine,

And then start down!

Conquering the rocks

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Barbadian mother and lover of laughter; story teller and best-selling author; happy to follow God's lead and to live my mantra: "you've gotta be a rainbow in the lives of others when it rains." View all posts by galeweithers

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southamptonoldlady says:

August 18, 2015 at 2:52 pm

I just love the rhythm of these lovely words – like the best Sunday afternoon.

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1. galeweithers says:
  
  August 18, 2015 at 3:44 pm
  
  Indeed! It’s a beautifully relaxing piece. Thanks for stopping by to share in the words; hope to see you again soon 🙂
  
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