There was a time
Edward Thomas
1878 to 1917
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And I had youth and never another care,
There was a time when this poor frame was whole
Or none that should have troubled a strong soul.
Because it was less mighty than my mind
I earned it. Oh, too heavy was the cost.
But now that there is something I could use
For what can neither ask nor heed his death.
Great as I wished, weakness was all my boast.
To admit I am unworthy of the wage
The care and weakness that I know—refuse
I sought yet hated pity till at length
I never would acknowledge my own glee
Paid to a man who gives up eyes and breath
Yet, except sometimes in a frosty air
Had dreamed of. Since I could not boast of strength
When my heels hammered out a melody
My youth and strength for, I deny the age,
From pavements of a city left behind,