William Henry Davies or WH Davies was a Welsh poet and writer.
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“Good morning, Life -- and allThings glad and beautiful.”
William Henry Davies
“My walls outside must have some flowers,My walls within must have some books;A house that's small; a garden large,And in it leafy nooks.”
“I love thee for a heart that's kind --not for the knowledge in thy mind.”
“A poor life this if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare.”
“It was the Rainbow gave thee birth, / And left thee all her lovely hues.”
“Teetotallers lack the sympathy and generosity of men that drink.”
“A rainbow and a cuckoo's song / May never come together again; / May never come / This side the tomb.”
“As long as I love Beauty I am young.”
“With this small house, this garden large,This little gold, this lovely mate,With health in body, peace in heart--Show me a man more great.”
“And hear the pleasant cuckoo, loud and long - / The simple bird that thinks two notes a song.”