Classic and Contemporary Poetry
AND THE GREATNESS OF THESE --, by J. R. PERKINS First Line: I have seen an old faith falter Last Line: Rise up and smile and love again. Subject(s): Religion; Theology | ||||||||
I have seen an old faith falter, Spent upon some ancient altar, Where fires have turned to ashes gray For one who lost the narrow way; But in spite of wind and rain I have seen old love remain. I have seen a great house fall, Taking with it wealth and all Bringing low the proud of name, Blotting beauty, slaying fame; But I have seen them rise again By love that never can be slain. Yes, I have seen old love survive, Taking the dead to make alive, Opening the eyes of one so blind That even darkness held the mind; I have seen love writhe in pain Rise up and smile and love again. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MYSTIC BOUNCE by TERRANCE HAYES MATHEMATICS CONSIDERED AS A VICE by ANTHONY HECHT UNHOLY SONNET 11 by MARK JARMAN SHINE, PERISHING REPUBLIC by ROBINSON JEFFERS THE COMING OF THE PLAGUE by WELDON KEES A LITHUANIAN ELEGY by ROBERT KELLY |
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