Drifting

** "Drifting" by Thomas Buchanan Read is a soothing poem that carries you away to a world of calm waters and peaceful reflection. It's like taking a slow, gentle boat ride across a beautiful bay, where the speaker thinks deeply, surrounded by the loveliness of the natural world. The poem paints pictures of colorful mountains and clear streams, offering an escape from the rush of daily life. As you read, you feel a sense of floating along, not just on the water, but also in your thoughts, getting lost in the beauty of the scenery and dreaming of peaceful places, like the stunning city of Sorrento. Through these images, the poem expresses feelings of happiness and a yearning for quiet, showing how our souls can find harmony when we connect with nature. **