INVITATION TO A FRIEND.
Since dark December shrouds the transient day,
And stormy Winds are howling in their ire,
Why com’st not THOU , who always can’st inspire
The soul of cheerfulness, and best array
A sullen hour in smiles?–O! haste to pay
The cordial visit sullen hours require!
Around the circling Walls a glowing fire
Shines;–but it vainly shines in this delay
To blend thy spirit’s warm Promethean light.
Come then, at Science, and at Friendship’s call,
Their vow’d Disciple;–come; for they invite;
The social Powers without thee languish all.
Come,–that I may not hear the winds of night,
Nor count the heavy eve-drops as they fall!
(Anna Seward)
More Poetry from Anna Seward:
Anna Seward Poems based on Topics: Light, Night, Smiling, Soul, Friendship, Joy & Excitement, Haste, Science- Louisa: A Poetical Novel. Second Epsitle. (Anna Seward Poems)
- Louisa: A Poetical Novel. First Epsitle. (Anna Seward Poems)
- Louisa: A Poetical Novel. Fourth Epsitle. (Anna Seward Poems)
- Herva (Anna Seward Poems)
- Louisa: A Poetical Novel. Third Epsitle. (Anna Seward Poems)
- Hoyle Lake (Anna Seward Poems)
Readers Who Like This Poem Also Like:
Based on Topics: Night Poems, Light Poems, Soul Poems, Joy & Excitement Poems, Friendship Poems, Smiling Poems, Haste Poems, Science PoemsBased on Keywords: promethean, come-that