Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, COMPOSED AMONG THE RUINS OF A CASTLE IN NORTH WALES, by WILLIAM WORDSWORTH


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COMPOSED AMONG THE RUINS OF A CASTLE IN NORTH WALES, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Through shattered galleries, 'mid roofless halls
Last Line: A soothing recompence, his gift, is thine!
Subject(s): Castles; Wales; Welshmen; Welshwomen


THROUGH shattered galleries, 'mid roofless halls,
Wandering with timid footsteps oft betrayed,
The Stranger sighs, nor scruples to upbraid
Old Time, though he, gentlest among the Thralls
Of Destiny, upon these wounds hath laid
His lenient touches, soft as light that falls,
From the wan Moon, upon the towers and walls,
Light deepening the profoundest sleep of shade.
Relic of Kings! Wreck of forgotten wars,
To winds abandoned and the prying stars,
Time 'loves' Thee! at his call the Seasons twine
Luxuriant wreaths around thy forehead hoar;
And, though past pomp no changes can restore,
A soothing recompence, his gift, is thine!






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