Poems (Marianne Moore)/TO WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS ON TAGORE
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TO WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS ON TAGORE
It is made clear by the phrase,
even the mood—by virtue of which he says
even the mood—by virtue of which he says
the thing he thinks—that it pays,
to cut gems even in these conscience-less days;
to cut gems even in these conscience-less days;
but the jewel that always
outshines ordinary jewels, is your praise.
outshines ordinary jewels, is your praise.