When I consider how my light is spent,
Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide,
And that one Talent which is death to hide
Lodged with me useless, though my Soul more bent
To serve therewith my Maker, and present
My true account, lest he returning chide;
“Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?”
I fondly ask. But patience, to prevent
That murmur, soon replies, “God doth not need
Either man’s work or his own gifts; who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state
Is Kingly. Thousands at his bidding speed
And post o’er Land and Ocean without rest:
They also serve who only stand and wait.”
[By – John Milton]
Notes:
When I Consider How my Light Is Spent, also known as ‘On His Blindness’, is a Miltonic sonnet. John Milton has been best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost, considered…
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Thank you for sharing. The analysis made it easier to understand the poem.
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It’s a beautiful poem, isn’t it? 😊
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Oh yes. It is very beautiful.
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I have read this much about Milton after a long time. Interesting. Although Paradise Lost by John Milton is no doubt a masterpiece poem written in its uniqueness. Thanks for sharing such a great piece of English literature. It took me to those ages.
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Glad you liked it.
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Your website is great. Loved reading about Chaucer. Elaborate and informative.
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