Nature

Since to Be Loved Endures

by Robert Bridges 1844–1930

From Shorter Poems, Book V

Nature

Since to be loved endures,
To love is wise:
Earth hath no good but yours,
Brave, joyful eyes:

Earth hath no sin but thine,
Dull eye of scorn:
O'er thee the sun doth pine
And angels mourn.

MLA

Bridges, Robert. “Since to Be Loved Endures.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/bridges/193/.

Chicago

Bridges, Robert. “Since to Be Loved Endures.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/bridges/193/.

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