The days of peace and slumberous calm are fled.

Then felt I like some watcher of the skies when a new planet swims into his ken.

I am certain of nothing but the holiness of the heart's affections, and the truth of imagination.

Wherein lies happiness? In that which becks Our ready minds to fellowship divine, A fellowship with essence; till we shine, Full alchemiz’d, and free of space. Behold The clear religion of heaven!

Darkling I listen; and, for many a time I have been half in love with easeful Death, Called him soft names in many a muse' d rhyme, To take into the air my quiet breath; Now more than ever seems it rich to die, To cease upon the midnight with no pain, While thou art pouring forth thy soul abroad In such an ecstasy!

There is an old saying "well begun is half done"-'tis a bad one. I would use instead-Not begun at all 'til half done.

Health is the greatest of blessings - with health and hope we should be content to live.