River Red Gums

Famous quotes containing the words river, red and/or gums:

“Naught was familiar but the heavens, from under whose roof the voyageur never passes; but with their countenance, and the acquaintance we had with river and wood, we trusted to fare well under any circumstances.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

“His breast was deep and white,
cold and caressable;
his eyes were red glass,
much to be desired.”
—Elizabeth Bishop (1911–1979)

“The witch’s face was cross and wrinkled,
The witch’s gums with teeth were sprinkled.”
—Ogden Nash (1902–1971)