I A thousand great resolves, as great As reason could inspire, I have commenc'd; but ah how soon The daring thoughts expire! II @3Honour and Pride@1 I've often rouz'd, And bid 'em bravely stand, But e're my charming foe appears They cowardly disband. III One dart from his @3insulting eyes@1, Eyes I'm undone to meet, Throws all my boasting faculties At the lov'd Tyrant's feet. IV In vain alas, 'tis all in vain, To struggle with my fate, I'm sure I ne're shall cease to love, How much less can I hate! V Against relentless destiny, Hopeless to overcome, Not @3Sisiphus@1 more sadly strives With his Eternal Doom. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE JOBHOLDER by DAVID IGNATOW ANSWER TO PRAYER by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON ON A CERTAIN CRITIC by AMY LOWELL THE BOTTLES AND THE WINE by GEORGE SANTAYANA TO A PACIFIST FRIEND by GEORGE SANTAYANA FACADE: 24. AN OLD WOMAN LAMENTS IN SPRINGTIME by EDITH SITWELL |