An engaging piece to enjoy
I know that I shall meet my fate
Somewhere among the clouds above;
Those that I fight I do not hate,
Those that I guard I do not love;
My country is Kiltartan Cross,
My countrymen Kiltartan’s poor,
No likely end could bring them loss
Or leave them happier than before.
Nor law, nor duty bade me fight,
Nor public men, nor cheering crowds,
A lonely impulse of delight
Drove to this tumult in the clouds;
I balanced all, brought all to mind,
The years to come seemed waste of breath,
A waste of breath the years behind
In balance with this life, this death.– W.B. Yeats
Irish nationalism was an issue known to be very close to Yeats’ heart; its influence on his life was so great that it permeated both his work and love affairs as shown by the fact that he was used by Maud Gonne…
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What a great poem and article, thank you for sharing.
Just did my little part…. The original gratitude should go to the writer, I only reblogged.
Right, well your part made the difference.
Glad I did & You’re most encouraging for letting me know. Be safe
You too, thank you.
Glad you both enjoyed it. Stay tuned for some more poetry-related articles; I think Rupert Brooke may be next on the agenda.
Looking forward to it.