This book is a collection of poems by the French poet Francis Jammes. It begins with a touching tribute to Jean de la Fontaine, the 17th century French fabulist, and continues with a series of beautifully crafted poems that explore themes of love, nature, and spirituality. This book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the beauty of French poetry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.