Tuesday, June 06, 2006

The Lady Poverty

EVELYN UNDERHILL

I met her on the Umbrian hills
her hair unbound, her feet unshod;
As one whom secret glory fills
She walked, alone with God.

I met her in the city street;
Oh, changed was all her aspect then!
With heavy eyes and weary feet
She walked, alone with men.

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