The Geraldine's Cloak
I will not heed the message which you bring: That lovely lady gave her cloak to us, And who'd believe she'd give away a thing And ask it back again?, 'tis fabulous! My parting from her gave me cause to grieve, For she, that I was poor, had misty eyes; If some Archangel blew it I'd believe The message which you bring, not otherwise. I do not say this just to make a joke, Nor would I rob her, but, 'tis verity, So long as I could swagger in a cloak I never cared how bad my luck could be. That lady, all perfection, knows the sting Of poverty was thrust deep into me: I don't believe she'd do this kind of thing, Or treat a poet less than daintily.
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"I will not heed the message which you bring:..."
This evocative piece by James Stephens, titled "The Geraldine's Cloak", represents a masterful exploration of classic. The lines capture a profound emotional resonance... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...