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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
NO IDLE GOLD, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poet Analysis
First Line: No idle gold - since this fine sun, my friend
Last Line: Can teach me to be happy with the least.
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
Subject(s): Simplicity
First Line: No idle gold - since this fine sun, my friend
Last Line: Can teach me to be happy with the least.
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
Subject(s): Simplicity
No idle gold -- since this fine sun, my friend,
Is no mean miser, but doth freely spend.
No precious stones -- since these green mornings show
Without a charge, their pearls where'er I go.
No lifeless books -- since birds with their sweet tongues
Will read aloud to me their happier songs.
No painted scenes -- since clouds can change my skies
A hundred times a day to please my eyes.
No headstrong wine -- since while I drink the spring
Into my eager ears will softly sing.
No surplus clothes -- since every simple beast
Can teach me to be happy with the least.
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