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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
NATION'S WEALTH, by JOHN KELLS INGRAM Poet's Biography First Line: O england, thou hast many a precious dower | |||
O England, thou hast many a precious dower; But of all treasures it is thine to claim, Prize most the memory of each sainted name, That in thy realm, in field or hall or bower Hath wrought high deeds or utter'd words of power- Unselfish warrior, without fear or blame- Statesman, with sleepless watch and steadfast aim Holding his country's helm in perilous hour- Poet, whose heart is with us to this day Embalm'd in song-or Priest, who by the ark Of faith stood firm in troublous times and dark. Call them not dead, my England! such as they Not were, but are; within us each survives, And lives an endless life in others' lives. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...NATIONAL PRESAGE by JOHN KELLS INGRAM THE SOCIAL FUTURE by JOHN KELLS INGRAM TO A.J.: A MONODY by JOHN KELLS INGRAM WINGED THOUGHTS by JOHN KELLS INGRAM SOCIAL HEREDITY by JOHN KELLS INGRAM NATIONALITY by JOHN KELLS INGRAM SONNET ON READING THE SONNET BY R.C.D., IN MEMORIAM G.P.C. by JOHN KELLS INGRAM |
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