Life passes not as some men say, If you will only urge his stay, And treat him kindly all the while. He flies the dizzy strife of towns, Cowers before thunder-bearing frowns, But freshens up again at song and smile. Ardalia! we will place him here, And promise that nor sigh nor tear Shall ever trouble his repose. What precious zeal will you impress To ratify his happiness? That rose thro' which you breathe? Come, bring that rose, | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...SONGS IN ABSENCE: 7. THE SHIP by ARTHUR HUGH CLOUGH THE CUPBOARD by WALTER JOHN DE LA MARE THE ANGELUS; HEARD AT THE MISSION DOLORES IN SAN FRANCISCO, 1868 by FRANCIS BRET HARTE THE SOWER AND HIS SEED by WILLIAM EDWARD HARTPOLE LECKY INDIFFERENCE by GEOFFREY ANKETELL STUDDERT-KENNEDY MONICA'S LAST PRAYER by MATTHEW ARNOLD |