Robert Bridges, ed. (1844–1930). The Spirit of Man: An Anthology. 1916. | | | | Dear Friend, Seest Thou Not |
Vladimir Solovyov (1853–1900) |
| | | DEAR 1 Friend, seest thou not | |
| that whatever we look on here | |
| Is but an image, shadows only | |
| of a beauty hid from our eyes? | |
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| Dear friend, hear’st thou not | 5 |
| this jarring tumult of life | |
| Is but a far discordant echo | |
| of heavn’s triumphant harmonies? | |
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| Dear friend, know’st thou not | |
| that the only truth in the world | 10 |
| Is what one heart telleth another | |
| in speechless greetings of love? | |
| | | Note 1. Vladimir Solovyov. Given me by Mr. Nevill Forbes. [Trans. R. Bridges.] [back] | | |
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