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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE OLD MAN'S SIGH. A SONNET, by SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Dewdrops are the gems of the morning
Last Line: Whose total being is act, alone remain behind!
Subject(s): Old Age
First Line: Dewdrops are the gems of the morning
Last Line: Whose total being is act, alone remain behind!
Subject(s): Old Age
Dewdrops are the gems of the morning,
But the tears of mournful eve:
Where no hope is, life's a warning
That only serves to make us grave
In our old age,
Whose bruised wings quarrel with the bars of the still narrowing cage --
That only serves to make us grieve
With oft and tedious taking-leave,
Like a poor nigh-related guest,
Who may not rudely be dismissed;
Yet hath outstayed his welcome while,
And tells the jest without the smile.
O! might life cease! and selfless mind,
Whose total being is act, alone remain behind!
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