Double Ballade on the Nothingness of Things by William Ernest Henley
The big teetotum twirls, And epochs wax and wane As chance subsides or swirls; But of the loss and gain The sum is always plain. Read on the mighty pall, The weed of funeral That covers praise and blame, The -isms and the -anities, Magnificence and shame:-- "O Vanity of Vanities!"
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"The big teetotum twirls,..."
"Double Ballade on the Nothingness of Things" by William Ernest Henley is a sad and love and deep and nature english poem consisting of 78 lines. This English poem by William Ernest Henley demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "The big teetotum twirls, And epochs wax and wane...", 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. William Ernest Henley'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.