Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE DEED: 3, by THOMAS STURGE MOORE


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THE DEED: 3, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: But might the beauty of the soul be viewed
Last Line: Not as lame duty tries, but with success.
Alternate Author Name(s): Moore, T. Sturge


BUT might the beauty of the soul be viewed
As easily coursing over happenings rude,
Parting the fulness of its quick desires
With strokes as steady toward where man aspires
To be, in order there to prove new strength;
Might souls be watched thus, then indeed at length
Life winged with beauty and unhindered grace
Would quicken rapture on the upturned face.
Might souls be viewed as swallows are, then all
Would train as athletes, let loose follies fall,
Strip each his cared-for self from clinging shames
Like useless garments, and at heavenly games
Exert his talents and good-will express,
Not as lame duty tries, but with success.





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