“Sleep, with her tender balm, her touch so kind, Has passed me by; Afar I see her vesture, velvet-lined, Float silently; O! Sleep, my tired eyes had need of thee! Is thy sweet kiss not meant to-night for me? Peace, with the blessings that I longed for so, Has passed me by; Where'er she folds her holy wings I know All tempests die; O! Peace, my tired soul had need of thee!”
Quotes by E. Pauline Johnson
E. Pauline Johnson
E. Pauline Johnson, also known by her Mohawk name Tekahionwake, was a pioneering Canadian poet, author, and performer who left a significant mark on both Indigenous literature and the broader landscap...