Farewell to the Court by Sir Walter Raleigh
Like truthless dreams, so are my joys expir'd, And past return are all my dandled days; My love misled, and fancy quite retir'd-- Of all which pass'd the sorrow only stays. My lost delights, now clean from sight of land, Have left me all alone in unknown ways; My mind to woe, my life in fortune's hand-- Of all which pass'd the sorrow only stays. As in a country strange, without companion, I only wail the wrong of death's delays,
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"Like truthless dreams, so are my joys expir'd,..."
"Farewell to the Court" by Sir Walter Raleigh is a sad and love and deep and nature english poem consisting of 17 lines. This English poem by Sir Walter Raleigh demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Like truthless dreams, so are my joys expir'd, And past return are all my dandled days;...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and deep and nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Sir Walter Raleigh'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.