HIS stature was not very tall; Lean he was; his legs were small, Hos'd within a stock of red; A button'd bonnet on his head, From under which did hang, I ween, Silver hairs both bright and sheen; His beard was white, trimmèd round; His countenance blithe and merry found; A sleeveless jacket, large and wide, With many plaits and skirts side, Of water-camlet did he wear; A whittle by his belt he bear; His shoes were cornèd, broad before; His ink-horn at his side he wore, And in his hand he bore a book:— Thus did this ancient poet look. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A SHROPSHIRE LAD: 31 by ALFRED EDWARD HOUSMAN THE CHARGE OF THE HEAVY BRIGADE AT BALACLAVA: THE CHARGE by ALFRED TENNYSON OBSEQUIES TO THE LADY ANNE HAY by THOMAS CAREW THE LAST VICTORY by MARY SOPHIA CASE MARI MAGNO; OR TALES ON BOARD: MY TALE by ARTHUR HUGH CLOUGH AFTER A MOTHER'S DEATH by ELIZA COOK BRIDE AND GROOM by LE BARON COOKE |