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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
AGE AND YOUTH, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poet Analysis
First Line: The music's dull - I trust my ears
Last Line: Has come from youth.'
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
Subject(s): Aging
First Line: The music's dull - I trust my ears
Last Line: Has come from youth.'
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
Subject(s): Aging
The music's dull – I trust my Ears;
The day is cold – I blame no Blood;
The air is mist – I trust my Eyes;
My breath is stale – my Teeth hold good;
My bed is hard – I blame no Bones;
My drink is Sour – I trust my Tongue.
Ears, Blood and Eyes; Teeth, Tongue and Bones –
Tell me what's wrong,
And speak the truth.
'It's strange, Old man, but no complaint
Has come from Youth.'
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