The Supremacy of Life
Harrison, W. S.
Excerpt from The Supremacy of Life: A Poem
Proem
O that some mighty power had touched my pen,
And made its diamond point the gauge of worth,
That all its words should have the perfect ring,
Delightful tone, the voice of silver bells,
And each with note to make exact accord,
And blend in lays, so lofty, so divine,
That he who reads a single verse must feel
The spell of harmony so pure and sweet
That, mind aflame with glowing thought,
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