Afterthought, from Afternoon at a Parsonage
Jean IngelowThe poem "Afterthought" by Jean Ingelow was recently recorded by volunteers and made available through the Weekly Poetry project. Ingelow, an English poet and novelist who passed away over a century ago, wrote this poem as an epilogue to her longer work, Afternoon at a Parsonage. In "Afterthought," she explores the concept of proximity and distance between people, likening it to the relationship between islands and stars. This poem offers a thought-provoking perspective on human connection and the complexities of relationships.
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