An Impression
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An Impression Author(s): Richard Burton Source: Poetry, Vol. 2, No. 4 (Jul., 1913), p. 131 Published by: Poetry Foundation Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/20569814 . Accessed: 16/05/2014 23:09 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact [email protected]. . Poetry Foundation is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to Poetry. http://www.jstor.org This content downloaded from 194.29.185.149 on Fri, 16 May 2014 23:09:21 PM All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions
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An ImpressionAuthor(s): Richard BurtonSource: Poetry, Vol. 2, No. 4 (Jul., 1913), p. 131Published by: Poetry FoundationStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/20569814 .
Accessed: 16/05/2014 23:09
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AN IMPRESSION
The arching skies, the ancient wind Soughing through immemorial trees; The sense of all that lurks behind The year's now tattered masonries, Where the blithe birds once built their home High in the air-sweet, leafy dome.
Then, the lone figure of a girl Clear-limned against the buttressed hills; Slim, beautiful, a tiny pearl Set round with ruby light that fills The all-illumined spaces where No dark may creep nor shadow dare.
Not for an earldom would I break The silence of yon dreaming maid; I could not play her soul awake
With Love's most magic serenade; Her thought holds secrets hid from me, Deeper than mortal minstrelsy.
SONG OF EARTH'S MEANING
"What does it matter," you say, "When the wilderness lies tame to the hand of man? It can last but a day, It is part of the primal plan For the best of mortal endeavor to pass away."
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