Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, WILL AND LAW, by BAYARD TAYLOR


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WILL AND LAW, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Will, in his lawless mirth
Last Line: "for I am law!"
Alternate Author Name(s): Taylor, James Bayard
Subject(s): Law & Lawyers


WILL, in his lawless mirth,
Cried: "Mine be the sphere of Eartn
Mine be the hills and seas,
Night calm and morning breeze,
Shadowed and sun-lit hours,
Passions, delights, and powers,
Each in its turn to choose,
All to reject or use --
Thus myself to fulfil,
For I am Will!"

Nature, with myriad mouth,
Answered from North and South:
"Back to thy nest again,
Dream of the idle brain!
Eyes shall open, and see
Power attained through me:
Mine the increasing days,
Mine the delight that stays,
Service from each to draw --
For I am Law!"





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