Category Archives: Arnold Matthew

The Buried Life by Matthew Arnold

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Russell Boyle

Light flows our war of mocking words, and yet, Behold, with tears mine eyes are wet! I feel a nameless sadness o’er me roll. Yes, yes, we know that we can jest, We know, we know that we can smile! … Continue reading →

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Morality by Matthew Arnold

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Russell Boyle

We cannot kindle when we will The fire which in the heart resides; The spirit bloweth and is still, In mystery our soul abides. But tasks in hours of insight will’d Can be through hours of gloom fulfill’d. With aching … Continue reading →

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Stanzas from the Grande Chartreuse by Matthew Arnold

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Russell Boyle

Through Alpine meadows soft-suffused With rain, where thick the crocus blows, Past the dark forges long disused, The mule-track from Saint Laurent goes. The bridge is cross’d, and slow we ride, Through forest, up the mountain-side. The autumnal evening darkens … Continue reading →

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Dover Beach by Matthew Arnold

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Russell Boyle

The sea is calm tonight. The tide is full, the moon lies fair Upon the straits; on the French coast the light Gleams and is gone; the cliffs of England stand, Glimmering and vast, out in the tranquil bay. Come … Continue reading →

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