‘Maybe a breath of politic words
Has withered our Rose Tree;
Or maybe but a wind that blows
Across the bitter sea.’
– from The Rose Tree by William Butler Yeats
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Kew Gardens, London, October 2020
I think many of us may feel that “politic words” could well be the cause, at pretty much any time in history. This poem was written as a fictional conversation between James Connolly and Padraig Pearse, the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising, with words from England (across the sea) withering Irish nationalism (the rose tree).
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 9 July 2021
Posted as part of Becky’s TreeSquare
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Travel with Intent 
Timely and appropriate for most of the politics around the world.
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Very sad that these things never seem to change
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I adore the image, but the poem is perfect. #treesquares
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You’re good at this!
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As already stated, a quote that will ever be true, more the shame. Goes well with the quote.
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This poem could be posted in any country, organization, or era in history. I love the withered flowers to go with it. 🙂
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YOu’re right – isn’t that sad!
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It is, and it’s human nature.
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The Irish question. Yes, as Becky points out I have my q back. But its hard going just yet. I cant even find an apostrophe!.
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In that case I’ll forgive the misuse of its. No apostrophe would drive me mad – I’m very particular about the use of that wonderful character
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I found it, Debs! All I have to do is remember where…
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😊😊
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very timely words
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Amazing how the same political messages can be used forever
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Do we ever learn?!!
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