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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE FATAL PRAYER, by WILLIAM WATSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: I vanquish,' said the youthful king
Last Line: Worn by the blind alone.
Alternate Author Name(s): Watson, John William
Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Prayer
First Line: I vanquish,' said the youthful king
Last Line: Worn by the blind alone.
Alternate Author Name(s): Watson, John William
Subject(s): Courts & Courtiers; Prayer
"I VANQUISH," said the youthful King,
"My foes on every field;
Yet, ye strong Gods, to one vain thing
How helplessly I yield!
"Behold me fall'n a slave each hour
To some dark long-lashed eye!
Oh, grant me, Kings of Heaven, the power
That sorcery to defy."
They heard; and from their ruthless height
The dreadful gift was thrown --
The armour against Beauty's might
Worn by the blind alone.
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