[Hardy-l] A Seasonal Thought

[Betty Cortus]

    BIRDS AT WINTER NIGHTFALL
              (Triolet)

Around the house the flakes fly faster,
And all the berries now are gone
 From holly and cotonea-aster
Around the house. The flakes fly! -- faster
Shutting indoors that crumb-outcaster
We used to see upon the lawn
Around the house.  The flakes fly faster,
And all the berries now are gone!

      Max Gate

  Thomas and Emma Hardy incorporated this poem in a Christmas card in  
1919.  It is now housed in the Dorchester County Museum.

Written by one who  ". . . strove that such innocent creatures should  
come to no harm / But he could do little for them . . . ."  it is  
typical of Hardy's compassion for, and empathy with, all living  
creatures.

Wishing you all a bright and happy Christmas, and a prosperous New year.

Betty Cortus
bcortus at hardy-l.com
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