For some we loved, the loveliest and the best
That from His vintage rolling Time hath pressed,
Have drunk the Cup a round or two before,
And one by one crept silently to rest.
Such an interesting poem posted here.... Thanks for sharing...
And this is why we read the classics. To enjoy the wine of literature and learn how it is written.
This has been happening since the time immemorial. Each one of us has lived life as per his or her knowledge, understanding and duty consciousness. Life is also an inter-play of several elements driven by the pleasure principle. It goes on from birth to death. Thanks.
Of them all, the lovliest and the best Has smiled, and said Goodnight, and gone to Rest.
'Of them all, the lovliest and the best Has smiled, and said Goodnight, and gon to Rest.
I saw something VERY similar - cribbed perhaps? - an epitaph on a young woman dead before her time: -
Have drunk the Cup a round or two before, And one by one crept silently to rest. a very fine poem. short and sweet. tony
from His vintage rolling Time hath pressed, Have drunk the Cup a round or two before.........//superb
Rolling time! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.