Friday, February 10, 2023

WHEN YOU ARE OLD…



“When you are old and grey and full of sleep,

And nodding by the fire, take down this book,

And slowly read, and dream of the soft look

Your eyes had once,

And of their shadows deep;

How many loved your moments of glad grace.”


~William Butler Yeats~



(The print was found online.)



18 comments:

  1. I know this poem! Have always loved it!

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    1. That's great Ginny, glad you enjoyed reading it again :)

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  2. I've never heard this one. I'm already old and grey and full of sleep...lol

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  3. Such a beautiful poem and a fitting picture!

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  4. Indeed. A great poem and excellent choice of graphic.

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  5. she doesn't have on glasses! since i am struggling with waiting for new glasses and am very old, I noticed that first thing. I do take down a book/slash kindle every day of my life and read, but not poetry..

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    1. I need glasses too and have wear them most of the time. I have enjoyed poetry since my English teacher introduced me to it when I was eleven. I've loved poetry ever since, and I enjoy a good book too. I always appreciate bloggers sharing what they are reading :)

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  6. Lovely poem and a sweet photo and like me she doesn't wear glasses.

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    1. Glad you liked them Margaret :) You're lucky not to have to wear glasses. Hubby doesn't have to either.

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