“We call those poets who are first to mark, Through earth's dull mist the coming of the dawn, Who see in twilight's gloom the first pale spark, While others only note that day is gone.”
Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Work
Songs of Many Seasons : 1862-1874
This book is a compilation of poetry that captures the essence of various seasons over a twelve-year period. more
Author
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was an American physician, poet, and writer who made significant contributions to the field of medicine and influenced American literature and culture. He was a pioneer in the use of ether as an anesthetic and a leading figure in the medical community of his time. more