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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 | |||
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. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest... |
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