Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE FATAL PRAYER, by WILLIAM WATSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I vanquish,' said the youthful king Last Line: Worn by the blind alone. Alternate Author Name(s): Watson, John William Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Prayer | ||||||||
"I VANQUISH," said the youthful King, "My foes on every field; Yet, ye strong Gods, to one vain thing How helplessly I yield! "Behold me fall'n a slave each hour To some dark long-lashed eye! Oh, grant me, Kings of Heaven, the power That sorcery to defy." They heard; and from their ruthless height The dreadful gift was thrown -- The armour against Beauty's might Worn by the blind alone. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...UNHOLY SONNET 11 by MARK JARMAN LISTEN, LORD: A PRAYER by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON A PRAYER FOR THE FUTURE by GEORGE BARLOW (1847-1913) DIFFERENT WAYS TO PRAY by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE PRAYER DURING A TIME MY SON IS HAVING SEIZURES by SHARON OLDS WE WHO PRAYED AND WEPT by WENDELL BERRY |
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