The Hound of Heaven by Francis Thompson - read by Arthur L Wood

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The Hound of Heaven by Francis Thompson (1859 - 1907)
I fled Him, down the nights and down the days;
I fled Him, down the arches of the years;
I fled Him, down the labyrinthine ways
Of my own mind; and in the mist of tears
I hid from Him, and under running laughter.
Up vistaed hopes I sped;
And shot, precipitated,
Adown Titanic glooms of chasmèd fears,
From those strong Feet that followed, followed after.
But with unhurrying chase,
And unperturbèd pace,
Deliberate speed, majestic instancy,
They beat-and a Voice beat
More instant than the Feet-
‘All things betray thee, who betrayest Me.’

[@geraldinehughes4490]

I love being able to read along with you. My first introduction to this mystic poet. Mr. Wood your recitation just skips along in master fashion. Best wishes, Geraldine

[@exildoc]

Fabulous! What a joy to read aloud in a declamatory way! Thank, my dear friend! ‘Banqueting With her in her wind-walled palace, Underneath her azured daïs, Quaffing, as your taintless way is, From a chalice Lucent-weeping out of the dayspring.’

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[@floriandiazpesantes573]

Wonderful poem, wonderful reading, dear Arthur!

[@njkml-ki2xq]

Y'all perfect