A Dark Month: From Swinburne's Collected Poetical Works Vol. V
1881
A Dark Month is a lyrical poem by Algernon Charles Swinburne, first published in 1881 as part of his Collected Poetical Works. The poem explores themes of grief and longing, depicting the emotional turmoil experienced during a month devoid of light, metaphorically represented as a dark May. Through vivid imagery and musicality, Swinburne reflects on the profound sorrow of losing a beloved child and the yearning for joy and reunion, making it a poignant meditation on love and loss.
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