Water images pervade this collection's third component that ends with an allusion to "the yew tree" and discusses man's content at nourishing "the life of significant soil." The first poem is modeled on St. John of the Cross' discussion of the soul's ascent and the power of memory and begins, "Time present and time past // Are both perhaps present in time future." while the poet concludes that love alone can release us from our earthly desires in
Water images pervade this collection's third component that ends with an allusion to "the yew tree" and discusses man's content at nourishing "the life of significant soil." The first poem is modeled on St. John of the Cross' discussion of the soul's ascent and the power of memory and begins, "Time present and time past // Are both perhaps present in time future." while the poet concludes that love alone can release us from our earthly desires in the final entry, which is named for a 17th century Anglican community. Including "East Coker," "The Dry Salvages" and "Burnt Norton" --for 10 points-- name this poetic series which ends with "Little Gidding" and was written by TS Eliot.
Water images pervade this collection's third component that ends with an allusion to "the yew tree" and discusses man's content at nourishing "the life of significant soil.
Four Quartets [FYI: Salvages is pronounced to rhyme with assuages]