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Phillis Wheatley
On Virtue - Poem by Phillis Wheatley
O Thou bright jewel in my aim I strive
To comprehend thee. Thine own words declare
Wisdom is higher than a fool can reach.
I cease to wonder, and no more attempt
Thine height t' explore, or fathom thy profound.
But, O my soul, sink not into despair,
Virtue is near thee, and with gentle hand
Would now embrace thee, hovers o'er thine head.
Fain would the heav'n-born soul with her converse,
Then seek, then court her for her promis'd bliss.
Auspicious queen, thine heav'nly pinions spread,
And lead celestial Chastity along;
Lo! now her sacred retinue descends,
Array'd in glory from the orbs above.
Attend me, Virtue, thro' my youthful years!
O leave me not to the false joys of time!
But guide my steps to endless life and bliss.
Greatness, or Goodness, say what I shall call thee,
To give me an higher appellation still,
Teach me a better strain, a nobler lay,
O thou, enthron'd with Cherubs in the realms of day.
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There is wisdom in virtue- youth however is so attuned to excitement take a pass on either until they have tp pay the piper for the dance they led. Great piece of writing (Report) Reply
I strive! ! Thanks for sharing. (Report) Reply
Such a great write by Phillis Wheatley👍👍👍 (Report) Reply
A brilliant write. The poem beautifully draws that virtue is indeed a divine quality. (Report) Reply
What a brilliant poetess, I applaud the genius behind her words, a powerful voice from the past that few can today compare to (Report) Reply
Wisdom is higher than a fool can reach... . beautiful spiritual poem shared. (Report) Reply
Such an inspiring write by Phillis Wheatley..... (Report) Reply
Ahhh....virtue. A beautiful tribute to what was once considered not only the cornerstone to a successful life, but even more so to a successful society. Oh heaven, by Thy grace, let the call to virtue once more ring in our streets. (Report) Reply
Her very words revealed that she was living with faith, and a hope in God! (Report) Reply
Wisdom is higher than a fool can reach. A proven fact. Thanks for sharing it here. (Report) Reply
poem on the importance of virtue with choicest words.....descriptive work too-10 (Report) Reply
Oh my soul!
Sink not into despair! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us. (Report) Reply
Congrats for the POTD
A wonderful poem, A prayer in poetic form... (Report) Reply
Then seek, then court her for her promis'd bliss.
Virtue indeed has a promised bliss..... Peace and order, life in prosperity, life worthy before the Lord..... Nice poem... (Report) Reply