by Alice Christina Meynell (1847 - 1922)
Language: English
Home, home from the horizon far and clear, Hither the soft wings sweep; Flocks of the memories of the day draw near The dovecote doors of sleep. Oh, which are they that come through sweetest light Of all these homing birds? Which with the straightest and the swiftest flight? Your words to me, your words!
Composition:
- Set to music by Vladimir Agopov (b. 1953), "At Night", op. 11 no. 2 (1986) [ voice, flute, and accordion ], from Four Songs to the Words by Alice Meynell, no. 2
Text Authorship:
- by Alice Christina Meynell (1847 - 1922), "At night", appears in Other Poems, first published 1896
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This text was added to the website: 2009-01-30
Line count: 8
Word count: 55