How Fast The Year Is Going By

How fast the year is going by!
    Love, it will be September soon;
    O let us make the best of June.
Already, love, it is July;
    The rose and honeysuckle go,
    And all too soon will come the snow.

Dark berries take the place of flowers,
    Of summer August still remains,
    Then sad September with her rains.
O love, how short a year is ours -
    So swiftly does the summer fly,
    Scarce time is left to say goodbye.

Richard Le Gallienne

Richard Le Gallienne

Richard Le Gallienne was an English author and poet born on January 20, 1866. Known for his lyrical poetry, he was a key figure in the literary circles of the fin de siècle. He contributed to the literary magazine 'The Yellow Book' and was involved with the Rhymers' Club, an influential group of London-based poets. His works often explored themes of beauty, love, and nature. His influence extended to both sides of the Atlantic, and he spent the latter part of his life in the United States, where he continued to write until his death on September 15, 1947.

Richard Le Gallienne

English

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