William Watson
William Watson
british-novelist ken next worn
Yes, threadbare seem his songs, to lettered ken - they were worn threadbare next the hearts of men.
laughter spring laughing
April, April Laugh thy girlish laughter; Then, the moment after, Weep thy girlish tears.
poet eldest
God, eldest of Poets.
reeds arrogant brass
Braying of arrogant brass, whimper of querulous reeds.
curiosity discontent thirst
The thirst to know and understand a large and liberal discontent.
respect believe past
Personally, I do not believe that we shall have greater armaments in the future than we have had in the past. On the contrary, I believe there will be a gradual diminution in this respect.