England

by Walter De La Mare — a poem card from Justes Mots

A patriotic and personal love letter to England, celebrating its hills, valleys, woods, and seas as a soul's refuge and final resting place. De La Mare blends national pride with intimate emotional attachment, creating an affirmation of home. This poem suits retirement, relocation, or gifting to those with deep roots.

No lovelier hills than thine have laid
My tired thoughts to rest:
No peace of lovelier valleys made
Like peace within my breast.

Thine are the woods whereto my soul,
Out of the noontide beam,
Flees for a refuge green and cool…

Themes: gratitude · friendship · admiration · love