Of all the kings that ever here did reign, Edward, named fourth, as first in praise I name; Not for his fair outside, nor well lined brain, Although less gifts imp feathers oft on fame; Nor that he could, young-wise, wise-valiant, frame His sire's revenge, joined with a kingdom's gain; And gained by Mars, could yet mad Mars so tame, That balance weighed what sword did late obtain; Nor that he made the flower-de-luce so 'fraid, Though strongly hedged of bloody lion's paws, That witty Lewis to him a tribute paid; Nor this, nor that, nor any such small cause; But only for this worthy knight durst prove To lose his crown, rather than fail his love. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE THROSTLE by ALFRED TENNYSON PERVERSITY by EVA K. ANGLESBURG THE CANAL by EDMUND CHARLES BLUNDEN DEATH by STOPFORD AUGUSTUS BROOKE CREOLE SERENADE by MADISON JULIUS CAWEIN A DIALOGUE. TO THE MEMORY OF MR. ALEXANDER POPE by HENRY AUSTIN DOBSON |