On the Death of Robert Browning by Algernon Charles Swinburne — Sad Poetry Lines
He held no dream worth waking; so he said, He who stands now on death's triumphal steep, Awakened out of life wherein we sleep And dream of what he knows and sees, being dead. But never death for him was dark or dread; "Look forth," he bade the soul, and fear not. Weep, All ye that trust not in his truth, and keep Vain memory's vision of a vanished head As all that lives of all that once was he Save that which lightens from his word; but we, Who, seeing the sunset-colored waters roll, Yet know the sun subdued not of the sea,
AI analysis available. Enable JavaScript to interact.
About this line
"He held no dream worth waking; so he said,..."
"On the Death of Robert Browning" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a sad and deep and nature and inspirational english poem consisting of 14 lines. This English poem by Algernon Charles Swinburne demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "He held no dream worth waking; so he said, He who stands now on death's triumphal steep,...", this piece explores themes of sad and deep and nature and inspirational through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Algernon Charles Swinburne's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.