Enjoy Alexander Pope’s exquisite imagery in an excerpt from his poem, Summer.
See what delights in sylvan scenes appear!
Descending Gods have found Elysium here.
In woods bright Venus with Adonis stray’d,
And chaste Diana haunts the forest shade.
Come lovely nymph, and bless the silent hours,
When swains from shearing seek their nightly bow’rs;
When weary reapers quit the sultry field,
And crown’d with corn, their thanks to Ceres yield.
This harmless grove no lurking viper hides,
But in my breast the serpent Love abides.
Solstice Blessings,
Cheers & Happy Reading!
Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic in Romance
What lovely poetry!
Happy summer, Flossie!
I always liked Pope. Thanks for commenting, Mae.
Beautiful poem and pictures!
I’m glad you liked it, Cathy.