Patience / D.H. Lawrence



A wind comes from the north 
Blowing little flocks of birds 
Like spray across the town, 
And a train, roaring forth, 
Rushes stampeding down 
With cries and flying curds 
Of steam, out of the darkening north. 

Whither I turn and set 
Like a needle steadfastly, 
Waiting ever to get 
The news that she is free; 
But ever fixed, as yet, 
To the lode of her agony.