July 24, 2026 by Matt Willing Poet's DayWaken Thou With Me This week’s poem is “Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson and I have chosen it for Ingrid: a poet, painter and friend who is fond of Tennyson’s poetry. Read more Alfred Lord Tennyson Desire Love Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal 1/1