In the Dark Pine-Wood

James Joyce

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In the dark pine-wood
I would we lay,
In deep cool shadow
At noon of day.

How sweet to lie there,
Sweet to kiss,
Where the great pine-forest
Enaisled is!

Thy kiss descending
Sweeter were
With a soft tumult
Of thy hair.

O unto the pine-wood
At noon of day
Come with me now,
Sweet love, away.

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  • clairevanya

    Wow, just came across this James joyce poem. Really beautiful! seems so peaceful and romantic lying with someone in the dark pine wood. I love the ens of the poem... sweet love, away.

    • suzannasatterwhi

      How beautifully evocative this piece is! I remember reading it as a young girl and being captivated by the depth of the imagery - "In deep cool shadow at noon of day." Brought a sense of calm and reminiscence back then and continues to do so. Beautiful work.