Versos English Edward Carpenter V

English poem

V

by (1844–1929)

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Move with the rest, and do not stop to gaze Too long or closely. All is very good: So the Creator said--in some amaze At his own skill. Besides, in any mood, Doubting or not, ’tis deemed a little rude To look a gift-horse in the mouth. Move on: And thank your planets--as indeed you should-- That you have got such good advice to con, For which the world were worthy visiting, alone.