I knew the way, but somehow I have lost it; Faint inklings come from many ageless days. The babblings all around have confused me, And I have sought in other devious ways. O spirit of that larger realm, Lift up my self that I may see a-right; My feeble efforts to see clearly Seem in vain, for to me 'tis night. What kingdom have I lost that I should be so sad? Far greater joys exist; some wonderful Companionship I know I've had. What strange darkness is this that gathers o'er the mind And makes us see one little span, Leaves ageless, countless memories behind? | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE RHINOCEROS by HILAIRE BELLOC CONTRA MORTEM: THE BEING AS MOMENT by HAYDEN CARRUTH DRIVING INTO LARAMIE by JAMES GALVIN SPRING BLIZZARD by JAMES GALVIN STUDY FOR A GEOGRAPHICAL TRAIL; 2. ILLINOIS by CLARENCE MAJOR LITTLE BROTHER'S STORY by KATHERINE MANSFIELD DOMESDAY BOOK: ALMA BELL TO THE CORONER by EDGAR LEE MASTERS |