Classic and Contemporary Poetry
INVOCATION, by RHYS CARPENTER Poet's Biography First Line: Men of old, men of old Last Line: Heart of iron, lips of gold. Subject(s): History; Singing & Singers; Historians; Songs | ||||||||
MEN of old, men of old, Hearts of iron, lips of gold, Spirits of intensest fire, Lovers of the sword and lyre, Conquerors in ancient lands, Journeyers on unknown strands, Voyagers upon the seas From misty Pontus in the East To thunderous gates of Heracles; Glad and wise amid the feast, Singers of the songs of gold, Fearless, faithful, strong and bold, Join me to your shadow-throng, Teach me ritual of song, Give me, as ye had of old, Heart of iron, lips of gold. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE APOLLO TRIO by CONRAD AIKEN BAD GIRL SINGING by MARK JARMAN CHAMBER MUSIC: 4 by JAMES JOYCE CHAMBER MUSIC: 5 by JAMES JOYCE CHAMBER MUSIC: 28 by JAMES JOYCE THE SONG OF THE NIGHTINGALE IS LIKE THE SCENT OF SYRINGA by MINA LOY |
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