Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ECCLESIASTICAL SONNETS: PART 3: 9. WILLIAM THE THIRD, by WILLIAM WORDSWORTH Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Calm as an under-current, strong to draw Last Line: Shrinks from the verdict of his stedfast eye. Subject(s): Sea; William Iii, King Of England (1650-1702); Ocean | ||||||||
CALM as an under-current, strong to draw Millions of waves into itself, and run, From sea to sea, impervious to the sun And ploughing storm, the spirit of Nassau Swerves not, (how blest if by religious awe Swayed, and thereby enabled to contend With the wide world's commotions) from its end Swerves not -- diverted by a casual law. Had mortal action e'er a nobler scope? The Hero comes to liberate, not defy; And, while he marches on with stedfast hope, Conqueror beloved! expected anxiously! The vacillating Bondman of the Pope Shrinks from the verdict of his stedfast eye. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...HALL OF OCEAN LIFE by JOHN HOLLANDER JULY FOURTH BY THE OCEAN by ROBINSON JEFFERS BOATS IN A FOG by ROBINSON JEFFERS CONTINENT'S END by ROBINSON JEFFERS THE FIGUREHEAD by LEONIE ADAMS A JEWISH FAMILY; IN A SMALL VALLEY OPPOSITE ST. GOAR by WILLIAM WORDSWORTH |
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