Valentine's Day 2013

She Tells Her Love While Half Asleep

Robert Graves
(1895-9185)

She tells her love while half asleep,

    In the dark hours,

        With half-words whispered low;

As Earth stirs in her winter sleep

    And puts out grass and flowers

        Despite the snow;

        Despite the falling snow. 

Many scholars contend that this is the “best” love poem by poet, novelist, mythographer, critic & historian Robert Graves (1895–1985). As a Graves fan I’m not sure I agree, but it seems quite appropriate for the February observance of Valentine’s Day.

Enjoy celebrating.