Robert Bridges, ed. (1844–1930). The Spirit of Man: An Anthology. 1916. | | | | From Poems |
Emily Bronte (1818–1848) |
| | | IF 1 grief for grief can touch thee, | |
| If answering woe for woe, | |
| If any ruth can melt thee, | |
| Come to me now! | |
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| I cannot be more lonely, | 5 |
| More drear I cannot be: | |
| My worn heart throbs so wildly | |
| ’Twill break for thee. | |
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| And when the world despises, | |
| When heaven repels my prayer, | 10 |
| Will not mine angel comfort? | |
| Mine idol hear? | |
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| Yes, by the tears I’ve poured, | |
| By all my hours of pain, | |
| O I shall surely win thee, | 15 |
| Beloved, again. | |
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