Arthur Quiller-Couch, ed. 1919. The Oxford Book of English Verse: 1250–1900.
John Oldham. 16531683420. A Quiet Soul
THY soul within such silent pomp did keep, | |
As if humanity were lull’d asleep; | |
So gentle was thy pilgrimage beneath, | |
Time’s unheard feet scarce make less noise, | |
Or the soft journey which a planet goes: | 5 |
Life seem’d all calm as its last breath. | |
A still tranquillity so hush’d thy breast, | |
As if some Halcyon were its guest, | |
And there had built her nest; | |
It hardly now enjoys a greater rest. | 10 |