Author: Violet Jacob
The misty glen lies dark an' still, Whaur the shadows fa' sae deep, An' the licht that fa's on the misty glen, It minds me o' a sleep. The misty glen lies dark an' still, Whaur the win's they sigh an' croon, An' the hert that bides in the misty glen, It will aye be waitin' on the mune.
Type of Poem: Lyric Poem
Date Written: 1924-06-20
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Language: Scots
Keywords: Glen, Mist, Scotland, Shadows, Moon
Source: Collected Poems of Violet Jacob
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Rights/Permissions: Public Domain
Comments/Notes: A poem about a misty glen, filled with shadows and the quiet anticipation of the moonlight, symbolizing mystery and stillness.
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