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Written in a Copy of Psyche WHICH HAD BEEN IN THELIBRARY OF C. J. FOX.
April, 1809.
DEAR consecrated page! methinks in theeThe patriot's eye hath left eternal light,Beaming o'er every line with influence bright A grace unknown before, nor due to me: And still delighted fancy loves to seeThe flattering smile which prompt indulgence might (Even while he read what lowliest Muse could write) Have hung upon that lip, whose melodyTruth, sense, and liberty had called their own. For strength of mind and energy of thought,With all the loveliest weakness of the heart,An union beautiful in him had shewn;And yet where'er the eye of taste found aughtTo praise, he loved the critic's gentlest part.This particular poem was chosen by me because it is poetry that reminds me of liberation. Just as Anne Bradstreet's written poems involve an inclusive way of approaching life, this poem does that also. Anne Bradstreet is one of the main artists that I have chosen to do an essay on in this class. Due to her overwhellming sense of self-awareness and her ability to not be afrais to put her thoughts on paper. This poetry does not include as much information on the history that you see in textbook. It includes imagery and self-awareness of the writer. I enjoy this poem because of the meaning behind it and the author's decision to go against the grain and create a piece of written work from their "psyche" rather from the physical world.
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