Time drops in decay. Like a candle burnt out. And the mountains and woods. Have their day, have their day; But, kindly old rout. Of the fire-born moods, You pass not away.
William Butler YeatsAbout author
- Author's profession: Poet
- Nationality: irish
- Born: June 13, 1865
- Died: January 28, 1939
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