When I peruse the Conquered Fame

When I peruse the conquered fame of heroes and the
victories 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 hear of the brotherhood of lovers, how it was
with them,
Howw together through life, through dangers, odium, un-
changing, 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 walk away filled with the
bitterest envy.
~Walt Whitman posted by Cyndy | link | | |
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