Queen Berengaria's Courtesy, and Other Poems By the Lady E. Stuart Wortley. In Three Vols |
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[There are, who wander through this world so fair]
There are, who wander through this world so fairWith eyes closed up against its charms and pride,
Still scattered round in rich profusion wide—
With lips sealed 'gainst Life's cup—ev'n though it bear
Bright draughts of pleasantness and strength—while care
For ever dwells—a shadow at their side,
And doth away all gentler visions chide,
Till Life seems little but a long Despair.
Some Grief hath made them darkly all its own,
And though fair stars of more auspicious ray
Invite them, their sad constancy is shown
By turning ever from Hope's smiles away,
To cling to memories that should long have flown—
Man—voluntary service loves to pay!
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