To Wordsworth WilliamA Poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley
Poet of Nature, thou hast wept to know
That things depart which never may return: Childhood and youth, friendship, and love's first glow, Have fled like sweet dreams, leaving thee to mourn. These common woes I feel. One loss is mine Which thou too feel'st, yet I alone deplore. Thou wert as a lone star whose light did shine On some frail bark in winter's midnight roar: Thou hast like to a rock-built refuge stood Above the blind and battling multitude: In honoured poverty thy voice did weave Songs consecrate to truth and liberty. Deserting these, thou leavest me to grieve, Thus having been, that thou shouldst cease to be. © 2010 Percy Bysshe Shelley |
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2 Reviews Added on September 13, 2010 Last Updated on September 13, 2010 AuthorPercy Bysshe ShelleyWest Sussex, Broadbridge Heap, United KingdomAboutPercy Bysshe Shelley, the son of Sir Timothy Shelley, the M.P. for New Shoreham, was born at Field Place near Horsham, in 1792. Sir Timothy Shelley sat for a seat under the control of the Duke of Norf.. more..Writing
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