In thought I saw the palace domes of Tyre: The gorgeous treasures of her merchandize; All her proud people in their brave attire, Thronging her streets for sport or sacrifice. I saw her precious stones and spiceries; The singing-girl, with flower-wreathed instrument; And slaves whose beauty ask'd a monarch's price: Forth from all lands all nations to her went, And kings to her on embassy were sent. I saw with gilded prow and silken sail, Her ships that of the sea had government. O gallant ships, 'gainst you what might prevail! She stood upon her rock, and in her pride Of strength and beauty, waste and woe defied. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE VANTAGE POINT by ROBERT FROST MUSKETAQUID by RALPH WALDO EMERSON VENUS OF THE LOUVRE by EMMA LAZARUS ON VENUS ARISING FROM THE SEA by ANTIPATER OF SIDON COMFORT IN AFFLICTION by WILLIAM EDMONSTOUNE AYTOUN SORDELLO: BOOK 6 by ROBERT BROWNING |