Lydia Is Gone This Many A Year

Lydia is gone this many a year

by Lizette Woodworth Reese

This classic poem explores the themes of grief, loss, and the passage of time. Through vivid imagery and poignant language, the poet captures the speaker's struggle to come to terms with the absence of a loved one. The poem's evocative descriptions of nature serve as a backdrop for the speaker's emotional journey, reflecting the cyclical nature of life and the enduring power of memory.

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