Nature

The Lark and the Wind

by George MacDonald 1824–1905

From The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 2

Nature

In the air why such a ringing?
On the earth why such a droning?

In the air the lark is singing;
On the earth the wind is moaning.

"I am blest, in sunlight swinging!"
"Sad am I: the world lies groaning!"

In the sky the lark kept singing;
On the earth the wind kept moaning.

MLA

MacDonald, George. “The Lark and the Wind.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/macdonald/502/.

Chicago

MacDonald, George. “The Lark and the Wind.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/macdonald/502/.

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