2018-01-24 - Swallows by Leonora Speyer
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Swallows by Leonora Speyer They dip their wings in the sunset, They dash against the air As if to break themselves upon its stillness: In every movement, too swift to count, Is a revelry of indecision, A furtive delight in trees they do not desire And in grasses that shall not know their weight. They hover and lean toward the meadow With little edged cries; And then, As if frightened at the earth’s nearness, They seek the high austerity of evening sky And swirl into its depth. ----- Prosodia is a daily podcast dedicated to historical notes and poems, hosted by Karim El Azhari. Welcome! All show notes are heavily recycled from old The Writer’s Almanac archives. May that podcast rest in peace (it was Karim’s favorite). All poems are public domain or submitted by the author for use on the show. Intro and outro music by Chillhop Records. They are amazing!
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