Weeds by the Wall: Verses

"Weeds by the Wall: Verses" by Madison Julius Cawein is a compilation of poems from the turn of the century that examines love and the environment. The work is filled with powerful emotions experienced over time. The poems show the glory and wonder of the world while mixing in personal stories and thoughts. The verses begin with recalling a blissful time spent exploring the beauty of nature with a loved one. The images of flourishing flowers and peaceful forests recall the delights of love and spring while contrasting them against lost times. The poet starts with verses that share a fondness for nature's beauty, while also showing an underlying desire and regret for what is missing, setting up the deeper study of subjects in the work.