Young Woman Reading by a Window - Delphin Enjolras From: A Song to David Strong is the horse upon his speed; Strong in pursuit the rapid glede, Which makes at once his game: Strong the tall ostrich on the ground; Strong through the turbulent profound Shoots Xiphias to his aim. Strong is the lion - like coal His eyeball, - like a bastion's mole His chest against the foes: Strong the gier-eagle on his sail; Strong against tide th' enormous whale Emerges as he goes. But stronger still, in earth and air, And in the sea, the man of prayer, And far beneath the tide: And in the seat to faith assign'd, Where ask is have, where seek is find, Where knock is open wide. Christopher Smart (11th April 1722 - 21st May 1771) from the book: Poem for the Day One |
Thursday 9 August 2012
The Thursday Poem
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