Mycerinus by Matthew Arnold
'Not by the justice that my father spurn'd, Not for the thousands whom my father slew, Altars unfed and temples overturn'd, Cold hearts and thankless tongues, where thanks are due; Fell this dread voice from lips that cannot lie, Stern sentence of the Powers of Destiny. 'I will unfold my sentence and my crime. My crime--that, rapt in reverential awe, I sate obedient, in the fiery prime Of youth, self-govern'd, at the feet of Law; Ennobling this dull pomp, the life of kings,
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"'Not by the justice that my father spurn'd,..."
"Mycerinus" by Matthew Arnold is a sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic english poem consisting of 142 lines. This English poem by Matthew Arnold demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "'Not by the justice that my father spurn'd, Not for the thousands whom my father slew,...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Matthew Arnold's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.