Classic and Contemporary Poetry
HE BROUGHT BEAUTY, by EMMA WILSON EMERY First Line: He brought no flare of romance when he came Last Line: For dust has long since lain upon his eyes. Subject(s): Beauty | ||||||||
He brought no flare of romance when he came, No transient gleam of iridescent light. The gift he carried wore a fairer name, Like stars above the quiet sea at night. Not passion that would burn itself to death Nor plea of vagrant, importuning lust -- He reached into the midnight's placid breath And chose for me the gifts that I could trust. He came from out the velvet glow of dawn, Beneath blue smoke that lingered in the air; He came when every dream of mine was gone To offer gifts wrapped in a golden prayer. I keep his image warm with tender sighs For dust has long since lain upon his eyes. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...VARIATIONS: 14 by CONRAD AIKEN DIVINELY SUPERFLUOUS BEAUTY by ROBINSON JEFFERS THE BEAUTY OF THINGS by ROBINSON JEFFERS HOPE IS NOT FOR THE WISE by ROBINSON JEFFERS LIFE FROM THE LIFELESS by ROBINSON JEFFERS REARMAMENT by ROBINSON JEFFERS SHANE ONEILLS CAIRN by ROBINSON JEFFERS PORTRAIT OF ONE DEAD by CONRAD AIKEN |
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