Under the shade of trees, Flat on my back at ease, Lulled by the hum of bees, There's where I rest; Breathing the scented air, Lazily loafing there, Never a thought of care, Peace in my breast. There where the waters run, Laughing along in fun, I go when work is done, There's where I stray; Couch of a downy green, Restful and sweet and clean, Set in a fairy scene, Wondrously gay. Worn out with toil and strife, Sick of the din of life, With pain and sorrow rife, There's where I go; Soothing and sweet I find, Comforts that ease the mind, Leaving dull care behind, Rest there I know. Flat on my back I lie, Watching the ships go by, Under the fleecy sky, Day dreaming there; From grief I find surcease, From worry gain release, Resting in perfect peace, Free from all care. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MEMORY OF APRIL by WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS MUJER by WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS DREAM-PEDLARY by THOMAS LOVELL BEDDOES THE COTTER'S SATURDAY NIGHT by ROBERT BURNS A,B,C by CHARLES STUART CALVERLEY THE DEPARTURE OF THE GOOD DAEMON by ROBERT HERRICK THE CROSS OF SNOW by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW |