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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
NEAR THE LAKE OF THYRASYEME, by WILLIAM WORDSWORTH Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: When here with carthage rome to conflict came
Last Line: That gave them being, vanish to a sound.
Subject(s): Rome, Italy
First Line: When here with carthage rome to conflict came
Last Line: That gave them being, vanish to a sound.
Subject(s): Rome, Italy
WHEN here with Carthage Rome to conflict came,
An earthquake, mingling with the battle's shock,
Checked not its rage; unfelt the ground did rock,
Sword dropped not, javelin kept its deadly aim. --
Now all is sun-bright peace. Of that day's shame,
Or glory, not a vestige seems to endure,
Save in this Rill that took from blood the name
Which yet it bears, sweet Stream! as crystal pure.
So may all trace and sign of deeds aloof
From the true guidance of humanity,
Thro' Time and Nature's influence, purify
Their spirit; or, unless they for reproof
Or warning serve, thus let them all, on ground
That gave them being, vanish to a sound.
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