Thomas Hardy

Concerning His Old Home

MOOD I
I wish to see it never –
That dismal place
With cracks in its floor –
I would forget it ever!

MOOD II
To see it once, that sad
And memoried place –
Yes, just once more –
I should be faintly glad!

MOOD III
To see it often again –
That friendly place
With its green low door –
I’m willing anywhen!

MOOD IV
I’ll haunt it night and day –
That loveable place,
With its flowers’ rich store
That drives regret away!