When I Peruse the Conquer'd Fame
Part of the cluster CALAMUS.
When I Peruse the Conquer'd Fame.
WHEN I peruse the conquer'd fame of heroes, and thevictories of mighty generals, I do not envy the
generals, Nor the President in his Presidency, nor the rich in
his great house; But when I read of the brotherhood of lovers, how it
was with them, How through life, through dangers, odium, unchang-
ing, long and long, Through youth, and through middle and old age, how
unfaltering, how affectionate and faithful they
were, Then I am pensive—I hastily put down the book, and
walk away, fill'd with the bitterest envy.
Part of the cluster CALAMUS.