Love
A life was mine full of the close concern Of many-voiced affairs. The world sped fast; Behind me, ever rolled a pregnant past. A present came equipped with lore to learn. Art, science, letters, in their turn, Each one allured me with its treasures vast; And I staked all for wisdom, till at last Thou cam'st and taught my soul anew to yearn. I had not dreamed that I could turn away From all that men with brush and pen had wrought; But ever since that memorable day When to my heart the truth of love was brought, I have been wholly yielded to its sway, And had no room for any other thought.
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"A life was mine full of the close concern..."
Exploring the themes of classic, Paul Laurence Dunbar delivers a powerful performance in "Love"... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...