I have seen an old faith falter, Spent upon some ancient altar, Where fires have turned to ashes gray For one who lost the narrow way; But in spite of wind and rain I have seen old love remain. I have seen a great house fall, Taking with it wealth and all— Bringing low the proud of name, Blotting beauty, slaying fame; But I have seen them rise again By love that never can be slain. Yes, I have seen old love survive, Taking the dead to make alive, Opening the eyes of one so blind That even darkness held the mind;— I have seen love writhe in pain Rise up and smile and love again. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...GUILIELMUS REX by THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICH THE BRIDGE: 7. THE TUNNEL by HAROLD HART CRANE MADLY SINGING IN THE MOUNTAINS by PO CHU-YI THE TRAIL OF NINETY-EIGHT by ROBERT WILLIAM SERVICE THE HIGHER PANTHEISM by ALFRED TENNYSON PRAYER IN THE TRENCHES by BRENT DOW ALLINSON THE LAST BALLADE; MASTER FRANCOIS VILLON LOQUITUR by THOMAS BEER |