What is, my Soul! this empty World to thee?
Its Riches? Dross! its Pleasures? Vanity!
Stretch forth thy Wings, and soar away,
Far hence, to Realms of blissful Day,
Where Pleasures wait Thee worthy of thy Stay.
(Henry Baker)
More Poetry from Henry Baker:
Henry Baker Poems based on Topics: Money & Wealth, Soul, Pleasure, Vanity- The Universe (Henry Baker Poems)
- Medulla Poetarum Romanorum - VOL. I. (Harmony - Hell) (Henry Baker Poems)
- Medulla Poetarum Romanorum - VOL. I. (Hero - Hospitality) (Henry Baker Poems)
- Medulla Poetarum Romanorum - VOL. II. (Philosophy - Place) (Henry Baker Poems)
- Medulla Poetarum Romanorum - VOL. I. (Hunger - Imprecation) (Henry Baker Poems)
- Medulla Poetarum Romanorum - VOL. II. (Love - Lover) (Henry Baker Poems)