Classic and Contemporary Poetry
SONNET: 9, by CHRISTOPHER PEARSE CRANCH Poet's Biography First Line: I needs must praise the natural gifts of one Last Line: His cheerful sunset light far round him glows. Subject(s): Art & Artists; Praise | ||||||||
I NEEDS must praise the natural gifts of one Who praises not himself, nor seeks for praise; Too unambitious for these emulous days, When each small talent seeks the public sun, And victors' wreaths are worn before they are won. So true to conscience that he oft betrays Himself, o'ervaluing standards others raise, Or underrating what himself has done. Who might have risen in letters or in art; But faithful to the work he early chose, To that he gave his time, if not his heart. Whose genuine self begins when labors close -- When with his friends, or books, or pen, apart, His cheerful sunset light far round him glows. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...PRAISE PREMATURE by SAMUEL BISHOP ON GIFTS FOR GRACE by BERNADETTE MAYER AFTERTHOUGHTS OF DONNA ELVIRA by CAROLYN KIZER OUR DEATHLESS DEAD by EDWIN MARKHAM SIR JOHN CHIVERTON: DEDICATORY STANZAS. by WILLIAM HARRISON AINSWORTH A BOOK OF AIRS: SONG 12. A RENUNCIATION by THOMAS CAMPION TO MY HONORED FRIEND SIR ROBERT HOWARD by JOHN DRYDEN PRAISE OF LITTLE WOMEN by JUAN RUIZ CORRESPONDENCES; HEXAMETERS AND PENTAMETERS by CHRISTOPHER PEARSE CRANCH |
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