|
|
Classic and Contemporary Poetry
SHAKESPEARE, by ERIC ACHORN First Line: Sometimes, when in disgust at petty men Last Line: No more than he their strength to spread his wings. Subject(s): Dramatists; Literature; Poetry & Poets; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) | |||
SOMETIMES, when in disgust at petty men I lose all faith in man's divinity, I hear thy voice—as on a troubled sea The stars shine down, and we are calm again. For when we hear, out-topping human ken, Thy accents calm in matchless majesty, We know 'twas God in very surety Guided the strokes of that inspired pen. But greater yet the truth that we behold— Touched by the sweep of thy rich imagery, We see the meanest life turn purest gold: Highest and lowest one humanity. Toilers have need of what the poet sings No more than he their strength to spread his wings. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...SOUNDS OF THE RESURRECTED DEAD MAN'S FOOTSTEPS (#20): 1. SHAKESPEARE by MARVIN BELL SOUNDS OF THE RESURRECTED DEAD MAN'S FOOTSTEPS (#20): 2. SHAKESPEARE by MARVIN BELL YOUR SHAKESPEARE by MARVIN BELL TO AN ARTIST, TO TAKE HEART by LOUISE BOGAN THE SAVING WAY by HAYDEN CARRUTH THE EXPENSE OF SPIRIT by ALICE FULTON YOU KNOW WHAT PEOPLE SAY by JAMES GALVIN SHAKESPEARE'S GRAVE by ROBINSON JEFFERS AFTER READING SHAKESPERE by EDWIN MARKHAM TO THE PIOUS MEMORY OF THE YOUNG LADY MRS. ANNE KILLIGREW by JOHN DRYDEN |
| |