CIRCUMSTANCE, by THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICHPoem ExplanationPoet AnalysisPoet's Biography
First Line: Linked to a clod, harassed, and sad Last Line: Kings and crown-princes at her feet. Subject(s): Misfortune; Mariage
LINKED to a clod, harassed, and sad With sordid cares, she knew not life was sweet Who should have moved in marble halls, and had Kings and crown-princes at her feet.