Nathaniel Parker Willis Quotes

I'm weary of my lonely but And of its blasted tree, The very lake is like my lot, So silent constantly-- I've liv'd amid the forest gloom Until I almost fear-- When will the thrilling voices come My spirit thirsts to hear?

Nathaniel Parker Willis

• Country
• Spirit
• Voice
• Tree
• Lonely
• Silent
• Forests
• Gloom
• Lakes

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• I'm weary of my lonely but And of its blasted tree, The very lake is like my lot, So silent constantly-- I've liv'd amid the forest gloom Until I almost fear-- When will the thrilling voices come My spirit thirsts to hear?

  

  Nathaniel Parker Willis
  • Country
  • Spirit
  • Voice