Poems by William Lisle Bowles
In Memoriam
... And say, since hopes of bliss on earth are vain, ...
The Bells Of Ostend
... But still the sweet sounds, as they swelled to the air, ...
Water-Party On The Beaulieu River, In The New Forest
... When we sighed with delight as we stole down the stream! ...
Wardour Castle
... When all this empty world hath perished, like a scroll! ...
Bamborough Castle
... Blessed if her aid some fainting wretch may save, ...
On A Landscape Bt Rubens
... Shall charm all hearts, while truth and beauty live,&emsp ...
The River Wainsbeck
... And haunts that charmed his youth he would renew, ...
The Convent
... Temple and tower 'mid the bright landscape's hues, ...
Monody, Written At Matlock
... (Around whose beetling crags, with ceaseless coil,&emsp ...
Sketch From Bowden Hill After Sickness
... And grass-green pastures with their herds, and seats ...
Song Of The American Indian
... Through his bright scales shall pierce his heart ...
Battle Of Corruna
... Back on their gathering foes the tide of battle rolled ...
Greenwich Hospital
... Upon the tranquil Thames, and cheers the sinking scene ...
Pole-Vellum, Cornwall
... -- Should ev'n one wish rise in thy breast, ...
The Last Song Of Camoens
... A transient fervour touched the old man's breast ...