William Barnes
William Barnes

The beautiful in nature is the unmarred result of God's first creative or forming will

William Barnes
William Barnes

But no. Too soon I voun' my charm abroke.
Noo comely soul in white like her—
Noo soul a-steppen light like her—
An' nwone o' comely height like her—
Went by; but all my grief agean awoke.

William Barnes
William Barnes

Since I do miss your vaïce an’ feäce
  In praÿer at eventide,
I’ll praÿ wi’ woone said vaïce vor greäce
  To goo where you do bide;