| Salutation O generation of the thoroughly smug And thoroughly uncomfortable, I have seen fisherman picknicking in the sun, I have seen them with untidy families, I have seen their smiles full of teeth And have heard ungainly laughter. And I am happier than you are, And they were happier than I am; And the fish swim in the lake and do not even own clothing. |
| Francesca
You came in out of the night And there were flowers in your hands, Now you will come out of a confusion of people, Out of a turmoil of speech about you. I who have seen you amid the primal things Was angry when they spoke your name In ordinary places. I would that the cool waves might flow over my mind, And that the world should dry as a dead leaf, Or as a dandelion seed-pod and be swept away, So that I may find you again, Alone. |
| Heather
The black panther treads at my side, And above my fingers There float the petal-like flames. The milk-white girls Unbend from the holly-trees, And their snow-white leopard Watches to follow our trace. |