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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
AD ASTRA: 105, by CHARLES WHITWORTH WYNNE
First Line: O breaking hearts! O smiles that fain would hide
Last Line: If that far crown of thorns availeth naught?
Alternate Author Name(s): Cayzer, Charles
Subject(s): Crucifixion; Cruelty; Grief; Jesus Christ - Crucifixion; Sorrow; Sadness
First Line: O breaking hearts! O smiles that fain would hide
Last Line: If that far crown of thorns availeth naught?
Alternate Author Name(s): Cayzer, Charles
Subject(s): Crucifixion; Cruelty; Grief; Jesus Christ - Crucifixion; Sorrow; Sadness
O breaking hearts! O smiles that fain would hide
Your anguish from the prying gaze of Morn!
The bitter tears that Beauty's cheeks have dyed,
Only to vanish with the Day new-born!
The biting wounds the cruel gyves have worn!
O who would be so fetter'd, so distraught,
If that far Crown of Thorns availeth naught?
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