Poem: Sympathy

Are you having trouble sleeping? Allow this beautifully written poem by Reginald Heber to help you settle in for a great night's sleep. This poem follows two people who find comfort in each other after loss. Find peace and relaxation as you breathe and drift off. Enjoy this poem to help you ease into restorative slumber.

Transcript

Sympathy By Reginald Heber A knight and a lady once met in a grove,

While each was in quest of a fugitive love.

A river ran mournfully murmuring by,

And they wept in its waters for sympathy.

Oh never was night such a sorrow that bore,

Oh never was made so deserted before.

In life and its woes let us instantly fly,

And jump in together for company.

They searched for an eddy that suited the deed,

But here was a bramble and there was a weed.

How tiresome it is,

Said the fair with a sigh,

So they sat down to rest,

Them in company.

They gazed at each other,

The maid and the knight,

How fair was her form and how goodly his height.

One mournful embrace sobbed the youth,

Ere we die,

So kissing and crying kept company.

Oh had I but loved such an angel as you,

Oh had but my swain been a quarter as true.

To miss such perfection,

How blinded was I!

Sure now they were in excellent company.

At length spoke the lass,

Twixt a smile and a tear,

The weather is cold for a watery beer.

When summer returns we may easily die,

Till then let us sorrow in company.

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Thank you dear Hilary. I always gain something from your readings and sharing. Sending good wishes. 🌻