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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
EPITAPH, by SARA TEASDALE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Serene descent, as a red leaf's descending
Last Line: Nor he awake to know she does not care.
Alternate Author Name(s): Filsinger, Ernest B., Mrs.
Subject(s): Epitaphs
First Line: Serene descent, as a red leaf's descending
Last Line: Nor he awake to know she does not care.
Alternate Author Name(s): Filsinger, Ernest B., Mrs.
Subject(s): Epitaphs
Serene descent, as a red leaf's descending
When there is neither wind nor noise of rain,
But only autumn air and the unending
Drawing of all things to the earth again:
So be it; let the snow sift deep and cover
All that was drunken once with light and air;
The earth will not regret her tireless lover,
Nor he awake to know she does not care.
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