Robert William Service
Born in January 16, 1874 / Died in September 11, 1958 / United Kingdom / English
Poems by Robert William Service
Moon Song
... . . . That Blue Boar ale be strong, I vow -- ...
Why Do Birds Sing?
... Give me the jewelled joy of birds!What ecstasy moves them to sing ...
Fallen Leaves
... I've fluttered since the fire of Spring ...
Each Day A Life
... And when the sunset splendours wane ...
Adventure
... And his eyes are bright and he bids me dare: ...
Regret
... For faults beyond our grieving, ...
The Home-Coming
... . . But now with bells my boy's come home ...
Brother Jim
... I will not envy JimHe gets the work, I get the fun ...
Compassion
... In straight-jackets confined ...
Dreams Are Best
... Fallen brains and hearts of brass, ...
My Hero
... His old girl seemed a shade straight-laced, ...
Golden Days
... Aye, teach me, Lord of Life, I pray, ...
Faith
... since blind And mortal puppets playing parts are we:Then let's have faith ...
My Cancer Cure
... . . 'Twas strange that I should sleep so sound ...
The Sewing-Girl
... "Poor child; 'twas finished with her song: ...
