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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
NO IDLE GOLD, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poet Analysis First Line: No idle gold - since this fine sun, my friend Last Line: Can teach me to be happy with the least. Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H. Subject(s): Simplicity | |||
No idle gold -- since this fine sun, my friend, Is no mean miser, but doth freely spend. No precious stones -- since these green mornings show Without a charge, their pearls where'er I go. No lifeless books -- since birds with their sweet tongues Will read aloud to me their happier songs. No painted scenes -- since clouds can change my skies A hundred times a day to please my eyes. No headstrong wine -- since while I drink the spring Into my eager ears will softly sing. No surplus clothes -- since every simple beast Can teach me to be happy with the least. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE WANTS OF MAN by JOHN QUINCY ADAMS FIRST BOOK OF AIRS: 20. A HAPPY MARRIAGE by THOMAS CAMPION A BIRD'S ANGER by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES |
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