Author: Violet Jacob
The quiet glen is a holy place, Whaur the licht is saft an' clear, An' the bird that sings in the quiet glen, It sings o' a hertfu' dear. The quiet glen is a holy place, Whaur the burnie wimples free, An' the hert that bides in the quiet glen, It will aye find peace wi' me.
Type of Poem: Lyric Poem
Date Written: 1917-09-01
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Language: Scots
Keywords: Glen, Quiet, Scotland, Nature, Peace
Source: Collected Poems of Violet Jacob
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Rights/Permissions: Public Domain
Comments/Notes: A poem about the peace and holiness of a quiet glen, with a focus on the soothing sounds of nature and the comfort it brings.
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