Song is not Truth, not Wisdom, but the rose Upon Truths lips, the light in Wisdom's eyes.
Thou hadst, for weary feet, the gift of rest. - William Watson
Thou hadst, for weary feet, the gift of rest.
- William Watson
In this world with starry dome,Floored with gemlike plains and seas,Shall I never feel at home,Never wholly be at ease? - William Watson
In this world with starry dome,Floored with gemlike plains and seas,Shall I never feel at home,Never wholly be at ease?
Best they honor thee Who honor in thee only what is best. - William Watson
Best they honor thee Who honor in thee only what is best.
We hold our hate too choice a thing, for light and careless lavishing. - William Watson
We hold our hate too choice a thing, for light and careless lavishing.
Empires dissolve and peoples disappear, song passes not away. - William Watson
Empires dissolve and peoples disappear, song passes not away.
Too long, that some may rest, tired millions toil unblest. - William Watson
Too long, that some may rest, tired millions toil unblest.
April, April Laugh thy girlish laughter; Then, the moment after, Weep thy girlish tears. - William Watson
April, April Laugh thy girlish laughter; Then, the moment after, Weep thy girlish tears.
A dreamer of the common dreams, A fisher in familiar streams, He chased the transitory gleams That all pursue; But on his lips the eternal themes Aga… - William Watson
A dreamer of the common dreams, A fisher in familiar streams, He chased the transitory gleams That all pursue; But on his lips the eternal themes Aga…
O ye by wandering tempest sown 'Neath every alien star, Forget not whence the breath was blown That wafted you afar! For ye are still her anc… - William Watson
O ye by wandering tempest sown 'Neath every alien star, Forget not whence the breath was blown That wafted you afar! For ye are still her anc…
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