Poems (Hazlett-Bevis)/The Poet

by Sophia Courtoulde Hazlett-Bevis

For works with similar titles, see Poet.

The Poet.

The poet takes his text from nature,
 And laughs and sings in joyous tone,
Or weeps and sighs with heart in tune
 For every smile or patient moan.
The sun not always warmly shines,
 Nor trees, nor grasses put forth leaves;
Clouds shadow, rains fall, warm or chill,
 And poet spirit smiles or grieves.