“She can't be unhappy,' you said, 'The smiles are like stars in her eyes, And her laugh is thistledown Around her low replies.' 'Is she unhappy?' you said– But who has ever known Another's heartbreak– All he can know is how own; And she seems hushed to me, As hushed as though Her heart were a hunter's fire Smothered in snow.”
This book encompasses a wide range of poetic works, showcasing the author's diverse styles and themes throughout their career. more
Sara Teasdale was an American poet known for her lyrical poetry. Her works are characterized by their concise and emotive language, which has won her a wide readership. Born on August 8, 1884, she passed away on January 29, 1933. more
“I am sunken in my own sea and I will drown myself in my loneliness within it.”
“You left and took the light with you— I am lost. I don't know how to come back.”
“My heart is bound to you. If yours is broken, mine is shattered.”