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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
AD ASTRA: 59, by CHARLES WHITWORTH WYNNE
First Line: I will away, into the light of day!
Last Line: The brighter for the clouds that hung so near.
Alternate Author Name(s): Cayzer, Charles
Subject(s): Life
First Line: I will away, into the light of day!
Last Line: The brighter for the clouds that hung so near.
Alternate Author Name(s): Cayzer, Charles
Subject(s): Life
'I will away, into the light of day!
For herald morn blows on the hills afar,
I will away, and somewhere will I pray
For strength and guidance, that I may not mar
The life that still is left—my evil Star
Hath set; another day dawns bright and clear,
The brighter for the clouds that hung so near.
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