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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
OLD OR YOUNG, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poet Analysis
First Line: I questioned poetry, say, I said
Last Line: Reprove me for my folly.
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
Subject(s): Aging
First Line: I questioned poetry, say, I said
Last Line: Reprove me for my folly.
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
Subject(s): Aging
I questioned Poetry, Say, I said --
What am I, old or young?
'Young as the heart remains,' she smiled --
'While laughter comes, and song.'
Say, am I old or am I young?
I asked Philosophy.
'The way that women look at you
Should answer that' -- growled he.
So, when I claim, by my high blood,
A life still young and jolly,
Women, with their indifferent looks,
Reprove me for my folly.
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