Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A VINDICATION, by WILLIAM STEWARD GORDON First Line: Say what you will of 'rhymesters' Last Line: As he presses to the goal. Subject(s): Poetry & Poets; Singing & Singers; Songs | ||||||||
Say what you will of "rhymesters," And "the poet in the spring," The earth has more of music Because he tries to sing. He may not soar to Alpine heights If nature clipped his wing, And few, indeed, may know his name When he has ceased to sing; But how we'd miss the many birds That sing a minor strain, And the unassuming lilies That blossom in the lane! For they help to swell the chorus Of the song that never dies, As the music of creation Is ascending to the skies. Then sing your little heart-song! It may cheer another soul As he marches up the mountain, As he presses to the goal. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE APOLLO TRIO by CONRAD AIKEN BAD GIRL SINGING by MARK JARMAN CHAMBER MUSIC: 4 by JAMES JOYCE CHAMBER MUSIC: 5 by JAMES JOYCE CHAMBER MUSIC: 28 by JAMES JOYCE THE SONG OF THE NIGHTINGALE IS LIKE THE SCENT OF SYRINGA by MINA LOY A HUSTLE FOR THE FAIR by WILLIAM STEWARD GORDON |
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