Natural Magic
We are tired who follow after Phantasy and truth that flies: You with only look and laughter Stain our hearts with richest dyes. When you break upon our study Vanish all our frosty cares; As the diamond deep grows ruddy, Filled with morning unawares. With the stuff that dreams are made of But an empty house we build: Glooms we are ourselves afraid of, By the ancient starlight chilled. All unwise in thought or duty-- Still our wisdom envies you: We who lack the living beauty Half our secret knowledge rue. Thought nor fear in you nor dreaming Veil the light with mist about; Joy, as through a crystal gleaming, Flashes from the gay heart out. Pain and penitence forsaking, Hearts like cloisters dim and grey, By your laughter lured, awaking Join with you the dance of day.
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"We are tired who follow after..."
Exploring the themes of classic, George William Russell delivers a powerful performance in "Natural Magic"... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...