HIS stature was not very tall; Lean he was; his legs were small, Hos'd within a stock of red; A button'd bonnet on his head, From under which did hang, I ween, Silver hairs both bright and sheen; His beard was white, trimmèd round; His countenance blithe and merry found; A sleeveless jacket, large and wide, With many plaits and skirts side, Of water-camlet did he wear; A whittle by his belt he bear; His shoes were cornèd, broad before; His ink-horn at his side he wore, And in his hand he bore a book:— Thus did this ancient poet look. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...JOHN BARLEYCORN by ROBERT BURNS HUGH SELWYN MAUBERLEY: 13. ENVOI, 1919 by EZRA POUND IN MEMORIAM A.H.H.: 1 by ALFRED TENNYSON THE HOSTING OF THE SIDHE by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS EMBLEMS OF LOVE: 21. 'TIS CONSTANCY THAT GAINS THE PRIZE by PHILIP AYRES |