A Lyric From An Unpublished Play William Butler Yeats
"A Lyric From An Unpublished Play" by William Butler Yeats, written in 1910, is a poetic exploration of love, longing, and the passage of time. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and the beauty of fleeting moments. The piece blends lyrical depth with classical influences, reflecting Yeats' mastery of language. #Poetry
“Put off that mask of burning gold
With emerald eyes.”
“O no, my dear, you make so bold
To find if hearts be wild and wise,
And yet not cold.”
“I would but find what’s there to find,
Love or deceit.”
“It was the mask engaged your mind,
And after set your heart to beat,
Not what’s behind.”
“But lest you are my enemy,
I must enquire.”
“O no, my dear, let all that be,
What matter, so there is but fire
In you, in me?”
With emerald eyes.”
“O no, my dear, you make so bold
To find if hearts be wild and wise,
And yet not cold.”
“I would but find what’s there to find,
Love or deceit.”
“It was the mask engaged your mind,
And after set your heart to beat,
Not what’s behind.”
“But lest you are my enemy,
I must enquire.”
“O no, my dear, let all that be,
What matter, so there is but fire
In you, in me?”
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