Sonnet XXII: To Cyriack Skinner
John Milton 1608 (Cheapside) – 1674 (Chalfont St Giles)
Cyriack, this three years' day these eyes, though clear
To outward view of blemish or of spot,
Bereft of light, their seeing have forgot;
Nor to their idle orbs doth sight appear
Of sun or moon or star throughout the year,
Or man or woman. Yet I argue not
Against Heav'n's hand or will, not bate a jot
Of heart or hope, but still bear up and steer
Right onward. What supports me, dost thou ask?
The conscience, friend, to have lost them overplied
In liberty's defence, my noble task,
Of which all Europe talks from side to side.
This thought might lead me through the world's vain mask
Content, though blind, had I no better guide.
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Submitted on May 13, 2011
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Words | 119 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 14 |
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