["Tantaeme Animis Coelestibus Irae?"] The bounteous gods at Helen's birth With gifts divine came laden; Said Venus, "She of all the earth Shall be the fairest maiden." Jove graced her with a royal mien To win each mortal's duty; Athena's gift was all unseen -- A mind to match her beauty. Each brought a boon, save one, alas! Who had not been invited; I know not how it came to pass, But Father Time was slighted. His vengeance for the sad neglect, I own, might be severer; Fair Helen gets the cut direct -- Time never has come near her. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...DOMESDAY BOOK: IRMA LEESE by EDGAR LEE MASTERS WASTED HOURS by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES MOTLEY: THE GHOST by WALTER JOHN DE LA MARE DESPAIR AND FEAR by EMILY DICKINSON DESCRIPTION OF SPRING by HENRY HOWARD SUMMER STORM by JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL |