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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ON GOLD, by PHILIP AYRES Poet's Biography First Line: This glitt'ring metal, dazzler of the eyes Last Line: The more we drink of thee, the more we thirst. Subject(s): Gold; Greed; Avarice; Cupidity | |||
THIS glitt'ring metal, dazzler of the eyes, In so small bulk, where so much mischief lies, Disclaims the earth, when it has pass'd the fire, And then no longer owns the rock for sire. When coin'd, it boasts of pow'r omnipotent; Which monstrous birth the long-scorn'd mountains sent: 'Tis bane of peace, 'tis nourisher of war; And o'er the world does spread its venom far. With confidence this bold usurper can Hold competition with its former, man: Man whose sublimer soul should upward soar, Yet for a god can his own works adore. Laws are remiss when thou the pow'r dost git, All vices thou unpunish'd dost permit; Torrent of mischiefs, source of ills the worst! The more we drink of thee, the more we thirst. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...LA RONDE DU DIABLE by AMY LOWELL WITH MERCY FOR THE GREEDY by ANNE SEXTON MARIE MIGNOT by RICHARD HARRIS BARHAM |
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