The Buried Life by Matthew Arnold
Light flows our war of mocking words, and yet, Behold, with tears mine eyes are wet! I feel a nameless sadness o'er me roll. Yes, yes, we know that we can jest, We know, we know that we can smile! But there's a something in this breast, To which thy light words bring no rest, And thy gay smiles no anodyne. Give me thy hand, and hush awhile, And turn those limpid eyes on mine, And let me read there, love! thy inmost soul.
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"Light flows our war of mocking words, and yet,..."
"The Buried Life" by Matthew Arnold is a sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic english poem consisting of 104 lines. This English poem by Matthew Arnold demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Light flows our war of mocking words, and yet, Behold, with tears mine eyes are wet!...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Matthew Arnold'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.