I am tired of tears and laughter, And men that laugh and weep Of what may come hereafter For men that sow to reap: I am weary of days and hours, Blown buds of barren flowers, Desires and dreams and powers And everything but sleep.
Algernon Charles SwinburneAnd lo, between the sundawn and the sun His day's work and his night's work are undone: And lo, between the nightfall and the light, He is not, and none knoweth of such an one.
Algernon Charles SwinburneThe highest spiritual quality, the noblest property of mind a man can have, is this of loyalty.
Algernon Charles SwinburneMy loss may shine yet goodlier than your gain When Time and God give judgment.
Algernon Charles Swinburne