Classic and Contemporary Poetry
STANZAS, by ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING Poet's Biography First Line: I may sing; but minstrel's singing Last Line: Be it so! Subject(s): Mortality | ||||||||
I MAY sing; but minstrel's singing Ever ceaseth with his playing. I may smile; but time is bringing Thoughts for smiles to wear away in. I may view thee, mutely loving; But shall view thee so in dying! I may sigh; but life's removing, And with breathing endeth sighing! Be it so! When no song of mine comes near thee, Will its memory fail to soften? When no smile of mine can cheer thee, Will thy smile be used as often? When my looks the darkness boundeth, Will thine own be lighted after? When my sigh no longer soundeth, Wilt thou list another's laughter? Be it so! | Other Poems of Interest...CHORUS FROM OEDIPUS AT COLONOS by ANTHONY HECHT WISE MEN IN THEIR BAD HOURS by ROBINSON JEFFERS READING ALOUD TO MY FATHER by JANE KENYON |
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