Classic and Contemporary Poetry
CONTENT, by HENRY VAUGHAN Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Peace, peace! I know 'twas brave Last Line: I would have mine within. Alternate Author Name(s): Silurist | ||||||||
Peace, peace! I know 'twas brave, But this coarse fleece I shelter in, is slave To no such piece. When I am gone, I shall no wardrobes leave To friend, or son But what their own homes weave, 2 Such, though not proud, nor full, May make them weep, And mourn to see the wool Outlast the sheep; Poor, pious wear! Hadst thou been rich, or fine Perhaps that tear Had mourned thy loss, not mine. 3 Why then these curled, puffed points, Or a laced story? Death sets all out of joint And scorns their glory; Some love a Rose In hand, some in the skin; But cross to those, I would have mine within. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest... |
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