Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, SONNET: 49, by GEORGE SANTAYANA


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First Line: After grey vigils, sunshine in the heart
Last Line: Engulf the planets. I have seen the best.
Subject(s): Peace; Joy


After grey vigils, sunshine in the heart;
After long fasting on the journey, food;
After sharp thirst, a draught of perfect good
To flood the soul, and heal her ancient smart.
Joy of my sorrow, never can we part;
Thou broodest o'er me in the haunted wood,
And with new music fill'st the solitude
By but so sweetly being what thou art.
He who hath made thee perfect, makes me blest.
O fiery minister, on mighty wings
Bear me, great love, to mine eternal rest.
Heaven it is to be at peace with things;
Come chaos now, and in a whirlwind's rings
Engulf the planets. I have seen the best.






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