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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE HAPPY ENCOUNTER, by WALTER JOHN DE LA MARE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: I saw sweet poetry turn troubled eyes
Last Line: In those grey deeps the azure of her own.
Alternate Author Name(s): Ramal, Walter; De La Mare, Walter
First Line: I saw sweet poetry turn troubled eyes
Last Line: In those grey deeps the azure of her own.
Alternate Author Name(s): Ramal, Walter; De La Mare, Walter
I saw sweet Poetry turn troubled eyes
On shaggy Science nosing on the grass,
For by that way poor Poetry must pass
On her long pilgrimage to Paradise.
He snuffled, grunted, squealed; perplexed by flies,
Parched, weatherworn, and near of sight, alas,
From peering close where very little was
In dens secluded from the open skies.
But Poetry in bravery went down,
And called his name, soft, clear, and fearlessly;
Stooped low, and stroked his muzzle overgrown;
Refreshed his drought with dew; wiped pure and free
His eyes: and lo! laughed loud for joy to see
In those grey deeps the azure of her own.
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