Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, LINES, by LEON DIERX



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First Line: The gods are deaf. Heaven sees us not
Last Line: Nor grave nor bullet solace bring.


THE gods are deaf. Heaven sees us not;
But our souls immortal be,
Earth gapes: ah! whither do they flee?
Is further grief to be their lot?
Yes! love is sweet, but soon doth cease;
Vows fleeting are as wind that blows;
False is the heart and weary grows.
The moss rests on the tomb in peace--
Life short; each day seems lingering;
Our spirits, whither do they tend?
Alas! their woes shall never end,
Nor grave nor bullet solace bring.





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