Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, TO MUTIUS, by ELIZABETH SINGER


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TO MUTIUS, by                    
First Line: A thousand great resolves, as great
Last Line: With his eternal doom.
Subject(s): Fate; Hate; Love; Mutability; Pride; Destiny; Self-esteem; Self-respect


I

A thousand great resolves, as great
As reason could inspire,
I have commenc'd; but ah how soon
The daring thoughts expire!

II

Honour and Pride I've often rouz'd,
And bid 'em bravely stand,
But e're my charming foe appears
They cowardly disband.

III

One dart from his insulting eyes,
Eyes I'm undone to meet,
Throws all my boasting faculties
At the lov'd Tyrant's feet.

IV

In vain alas, 'tis all in vain,
To struggle with my fate,
I'm sure I ne're shall cease to love,
How much less can I hate!

V

Against relentless destiny,
Hopeless to overcome,
Not Sisiphus more sadly strives
With his Eternal Doom.





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