Skip to content
1893–1944

THE WATER-LILY

Robert Nichols

The Lily floated white and red, Pouring its scent up to the sun; The rapt sun floating overhead Watched no such other one.

None marked it as it spread abroad And beautifully learned to cease: But Beauty is its own reward, Being a form of Peace.

Cookies on Poetry Cove

We use cookies to remember your language preference and — only with your consent — to learn how Poetry Cove is used. You can change your mind any time.
THE WATER-LILY · Robert Nichols · Poetry Cove