To the River a Poem by : Edgar Allan Poe
Sun set over the river Suir, County Tipperary
Irish Landscape Photography : Nigel Borrington
To the River (1829)
by : Edgar Allan Poe
(1809-1849)
Fair river! in thy bright, clear flow
Of crystal, wandering water,
Thou art an emblem of the glow
Of beauty-the unhidden heart-
The playful maziness of art
In old Alberto’s daughter;
.
But when within thy wave she looks-
Which glistens then, and trembles-
Why, then, the prettiest of brooks
Her worshipper resembles;
For in his heart, as in thy stream,
Her image deeply lies-
His heart which trembles at the beam
Of her soul-searching eyes.
Nigel Borrington 
Really terrific photos to accompany this masterful poem! Not long ago I too posted “Poe”, a much misunderstood author. Thank you for sharing your wonderful pieces!
March 13, 2014 at 1:02 pm
Hello Nanette 🙂 🙂
Its a pleasure and thank you for your comment, very kind and welcome 🙂 🙂
March 14, 2014 at 1:17 pm
Stunningly beautiful post Nigel!
March 14, 2014 at 9:08 am
Hello Anne 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thank you , very very pleased you enjoyed !!! 🙂
March 14, 2014 at 1:18 pm