Let Me Enjoy: Minor Key

Let Me Enjoy: Minor Key
by Thomas Hardy

Let me enjoy the earth no less
Because the all-enacting Might
That fashioned forth its loveliness
Had other aims than my delight.

About my path there flits a Fair
Who throws me not a word or sign;
I’ll charm me with her ignoring air,
And laud the lips not meant for mine.

From manuscripts of moving song
Inspired by scenes and dreams unknown;
I’ll pour out raptures that belong
To others, as they were my own.

And some day hence, towards Paradise
And all its blest--if such should be--
I will lift glad, afar-off eyes,
Though it contain no place for me.

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