Pegasus
The ancients made no end of fuss About a horse named Pegasus, A famous flyer of his time, Who often soared to heights sublime, When backed by some poetic chap For the Parnassus Handicap. Alas for fame! The other day I saw an ancient "one-hoss shay" Stop at the Mont de Pit, And, lo! alighting from the same, A bard, whom I forbear to name. Noting the poor beast's rusty hide (The horse, I mean), methought I spied What once were wings. Incredulous, I cried, "Can this be Pegasus!"
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"The ancients made no end of fuss..."
Exploring the themes of classic, Oliver Herford delivers a powerful performance in "Pegasus"... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...