Edward Signing The Warrant For The Execution Of Joan Of Kent

The tears of man in various measure gush From various sources; gently overflow From blissful transport some--from clefts of woe Some with ungovernable impulse rush; And some, coëval with the earliest blush Of infant passion, scarcely dare to show Their pearly lustre--coming but to go; And some break forth when others' sorrows crush The sympathising heart. Nor these, nor yet The noblest drops to admiration known, To gratitude, to injuries forgiven-- Claim Heaven's regard like waters that have wet The innocent eyes of youthful Monarchs driven To pen the mandates, nature doth disown.