The Young that Died in Beauty by William Barnes
If souls should only sheen so bright In heaven as in e’thly light, An’ nothen better wer the cease, How comely still, in sheape an’ feace, Would many reach thik happy pleace, - The hopevul souls that in their prime Ha’ seem’d a-took avore their time, - The young that died in beauty. But when woone’s lim’s ha’ lost their strangth A-tweilen drough a lifetime’s langth, An’ over cheaks a-growen wold
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"If souls should only sheen so bright..."
"The Young that Died in Beauty" by William Barnes is a sad and love and deep and inspirational and spiritual english poem consisting of 44 lines. This English poem by William Barnes demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "If souls should only sheen so bright In heaven as in e’thly light,...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and deep and inspirational and spiritual through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. William Barnes'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.