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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
SONG, by CHARLES SACKVILLE (1637-1706) Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: May the ambitious ever find
Last Line: Her arms much softer nights.
Alternate Author Name(s): Dorset, 6th Earl Of; Middlesex, 1st Earl Of
Subject(s): Ambition
First Line: May the ambitious ever find
Last Line: Her arms much softer nights.
Alternate Author Name(s): Dorset, 6th Earl Of; Middlesex, 1st Earl Of
Subject(s): Ambition
MAY the ambitious ever find
Success in crowds and noise,
While gentle love does fill my mind
With silent real joys.
May knaves and fools grow rich and great,
And the world think them wise,
While I lie dying at her feet,
And all that world despise!
Let conquering kings new triumphs raise,
And melt in court delights;
Her eyes can give much brighter days,
Her arms much softer nights.
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