John Oxenham

Philosopher’s Garden

 
 
   By William Arthur Dunkerley (John Oxenham)
 
 
 
   "‘See this my garden,
       Large and fair!’"
  —Thus, to his friend,
   The Philosopher.
   'Tis not too long,
   His friend replied,
       With truth exact,—
   ‘Nor yet too wide.
   But well compact,
      If somewhat cramped
          On every side.’
 
   Quick the reply—
       ‘But see how high!—
   It reaches up
       To God’s blue sky!’"
 
   Not by their size
   Measure we men
   Or things.
   Wisdom, with eyes
   Washed in the fire,
   Seeketh the things
   That are higher—
   Things that have wings,
   Thoughts that aspire.
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