The Veils of Maya

Portrait of George William Russell
George William Russell 1867–1935
85Collected Poems by A.E.

MOTHER, with whom our lives should be, Not hatred keeps our lives apart: Charmed by some lesser glow in thee, Our hearts beat not within thy heart.

Beauty, the face, the touch, the eyes, Prophets of thee, allure our sight From that unfathomed deep where lies Thine ancient loveliness and light.

Self-found at last, the joy that springs Being thyself, shall once again Start thee upon the whirling rings And through the pilgrimage of pain.

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  1. rayann Duncan

    thats a great poem an i love it keep up the work

  2. ebony Georgia, Republic of

    i really love that poem it touched my heart and soul

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