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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
SICK MINDS, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poet Analysis
First Line: When I am sick and dark depression
Last Line: Is magic that restores my own.
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
Subject(s): Depression, Mental; Mentally Depressed; Mental Distress
First Line: When I am sick and dark depression
Last Line: Is magic that restores my own.
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
Subject(s): Depression, Mental; Mentally Depressed; Mental Distress
When I am sick and dark depression
Lies all around with chilly breath –
What herbs or drugs shall I prescribe,
To save me from the hands of Death;
What remedy can I then find
To bring relief to my sick mind?
The teachings of my Master, Christ,
Are all the herbs or drugs I need;
To help one poorer than myself,
That is a remedy indeed:
To give a joy where there is none,
Is magic that restores my own.
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