["Tantaeme Animis Coelestibus Irae?"] The bounteous gods at Helen's birth With gifts divine came laden; Said Venus, "She of all the earth Shall be the fairest maiden." Jove graced her with a royal mien To win each mortal's duty; Athena's gift was all unseen -- A mind to match her beauty. Each brought a boon, save one, alas! Who had not been invited; I know not how it came to pass, But Father Time was slighted. His vengeance for the sad neglect, I own, might be severer; Fair Helen gets the cut direct -- Time never has come near her. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...HYMN TO SANTA RITA; THE PATRON SAINT OF THE IMPOSSIBLE by ALVEY AUGUSTUS ADEE THE GODS AND THE WINDS by ALEXANDER ANDERSON TO A LADY, WITH SOME PAINTED FLOWERS by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD BALLAD TO THE TUNE - 'THAT WE MAY ROW WITH MY P. OVER YE FERRY' by PATRICK CAREY LINES FROM A NOTEBOOK - JULY 1807 by SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE |