Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, FAREWELL TO POESY, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES


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First Line: Sweet poesy, why art thou dumb?
Last Line: The poet dies, his heart doth bleed.
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
Subject(s): Farewell; Poetry & Poets; Parting


Sweet Poesy, why art thou dumb?
I loved thee as my captive bird,
That sang me songs when spring was gone,
And birds of freedom were not heard;
Nor dreamt thou wouldst turn false and cold
When needed most, by men grown old.

Sweet Poesy, why art thou dumb?
I fear thy singing days are done;
The poet in my soul is dying,
And every charm in life is gone;
In vain birds scold and flowers do plead --
The poet dies, his heart doth bleed.





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