Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE LIFE-POWER, by LOUISA SARAH BEVINGTON Poet's Biography First Line: Tis the marvel of existence Last Line: Infinitely innocent. Alternate Author Name(s): Leigh, Arbor; Guggenberger, Mrs. Ignatz; Bevington, L. S. Subject(s): Life | ||||||||
'TIS the marvel of existence, This great patience feeding things, Till at last in myriad ages Wakes there one who sees and sings. Through the rifts of tottering temples Shines illimitable day; Men begin to lisp its meaning, -- Self must melt in love away. Never was the green of spring-time Half so beautiful to me As when I beheld it growing Out of deep necessity. A necessity that sightless More than sees the world it makes, Ay, and more than knows the gladness Sinless life in living takes. Name it how you can and care to, Words are vain and language rent, 'Tis too grandly simple for you! -- Infinitely innocent. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...PRIVILEGE OF BEING by ROBERT HASS SEAWATER STIFFENS CLOTH by JANE HIRSHFIELD SAYING YES TO LIVING by DAVID IGNATOW THE WORLD IS SO DIFFICULT TO GIVE UP by DAVID IGNATOW EGOISME A DEUX' by LOUISA SARAH BEVINGTON |
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