In time's procession of mortality That westward files across our ancient earth, Familiar forms recur -- to eyes that see -- Makers of history for hours of dearth. Old leaders, these, returned in time of need; A Lafayette, with way that Sidney had; A Roosevelt, with Great Heart's cloak and creed; A Jeanne with kin-look to the Syrian Lad. Not most of these are destined to live long; Some, nameless, early fell at Agincourt, Thermopylae and Belleau Wood; their song Of quest eternal cut untimely short . . . A certain look betrays each midst the rest -- Again poor earth's immortal, transient guest. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...GRAMERCY PARK by SARA TEASDALE THE WILD GAZELLE by GEORGE GORDON BYRON HAARLEM HEIGHTS by ARTHUR GUITERMAN THE HOUSE OF LIFE: 86. LOST DAYS by DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI MOLLY PITCHER [JUNE 28, 1778] by KATE BROWNLEE SHERWOOD |