W. H. Auden Born February 21, 1907 York – Died September 29, 1973 Vienna, Austria
English Poet who later became an American Citizen
“If I Could Tell You”
Time will say nothing but I told you so
Time only knows the price we have to pay;
If I could tell you I would let you know
If we should weep when clowns put on their show,
If we should stumble when musicians play,
Time will say but I told you so.
There are no fortunes to be told, although,
Because I love you more than I can say,
If I could tell you I would let you know.
The winds must come from somewhere when they blow,
There must be reason why the leaves decay;
Time will say nothing but I told you so.
Perhaps the roses really want to grow,
The vision seriously intends to stay;
If I could tell you I would let you know.
Suppose the lions all get up and go,
And the brooks and soldiers run away;
Will time say nothing but I told you so?
If I could tell you I would let you know.
I like Auden’s stuff. Can’t remember if I’ve ever posted anything by him though…
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