Soon Our Friends Perish

Robert Louis Stevenson

Soon Our Friends Perish
SOON our friends perish,
Soon all we cherish
Fades as days darken - goes as flowers go.
Soon in December
Over an ember,
Lonely we hearken, as loud winds blow.

Death and Mourning Longing and Absence Nostalgia Soul

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Robert Louis Stevenson

1850-11-13 — 1894-12-03 · Edimburgo

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish poet, novelist, and travel writer, best known for "Treasure Island" and "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde." His work often explores themes of duality, adventure, and the supernatural, blending romanticism with a keen psychological insight. Stevenson's vivid prose and compelling narratives have secured his place as a significant figure in English literature.