by Edward Thomas (1878 - 1917), as Edward Eastaway
In memoriam
Language: English
The flowers left thick at nightfall in the wood This Eastertide call into mind the men, Now far from home, who, with their sweethearts, should Have gathered them and will do never again.
Authorship:
- by Edward Thomas (1878 - 1917), as Edward Eastaway, "In memoriam", first published 1917 [author's text not yet checked against a primary source]
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Gary Bachlund (b. 1947), "In memoriam", 2010 [ tenor and piano ], from Ten Poems of Edward Thomas, no. 9 [sung text checked 1 time]
- by Ivor (Bertie) Gurney (1890 - 1937), "In memoriam", 1921-1922 [ voice and piano ] [sung text not yet checked]
Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]
This text was added to the website: 2011-12-28
Line count: 4
Word count: 33