BUT might the beauty of the soul be viewed As easily coursing over happenings rude, Parting the fulness of its quick desires With strokes as steady toward where man aspires To be, in order there to prove new strength; Might souls be watched thus, then indeed at length Life winged with beauty and unhindered grace Would quicken rapture on the upturned face. Might souls be viewed as swallows are, then all Would train as athletes, let loose follies fall, Strip each his cared-for self from clinging shames Like useless garments, and at heavenly games Exert his talents and good-will express, Not as lame duty tries, but with success. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...VIRGILS GNAT: DEDICATORY SONNET by EDMUND SPENSER DIRGE FOR THE LATE JAMES CURRIE, M.D., OF LIVERPOOL by LUCY AIKEN AMONG THE HEATHER by WILLIAM ALLINGHAM I WILL HAVE FAITH by HARRY RANDOLPH BLYTHE THE LIFE OF RILEY by BERTON BRALEY |