Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). The New Poetry: An Anthology. 1917.
NoonBliss Carman
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Halts in the glowing noon!
The trailing shadows rest on plain and hill;
The bannered hosts are still;
While over forest crown and mountain-head
The azure tent is spread.
Moveless the lilies float;
Even the ancient ever-murmuring sea
Sighs only fitfully;
The cattle drowse in the field-corner’s shade;
Peace on the world is laid.
That bears the pilgrim Man
To the far region of his hope sublime
Across the desert of time,
Rests in the green oasis of the year,
Its journey’s end drawn near.
For these fleet halcyon days?—
No courage to uplift thee from despair
Born with the breath of prayer?
Then turn thee to the lilied field once more!
God stands in his tent door.