Author Henry David Thoreau When in some cove I lie, A placid lake at rest, Scanning the distant hills, A murmur from the west, And gleam of thousand rills Which gently swell my breast, Announce the friendly thought, And in one wave sun-lit I'm softly brought Seaward with it. Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments