2 James Elroy Flecker Poems

James Elroy Flecker was an English novelist who is also well-regarded for his dramatic writing. He was influenced by the Parnassian poets in regard to his poetic accomplishments. His poetry collections include The Bridge of Fire, The Golden Journey to Samarkand, and Collected Poems. He wrote two novels in his life, The Last Generation: A Story of the Future and The King of Alsander.

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Opportunity

‘Opportunity’ personifies chance as a swift, elusive woman, teaching the harsh lesson of seizing moments before they vanish.

"But who art thou, with curious beauty graced,

O woman, stamped with some bright heavenly seal

Why go thy feet on wings, and in such haste?"

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To a Poet a Thousand Years Hence

‘To a Poet a Thousand Years Hence’ by James Elroy Flecker describes the poet’s attempt to reach out to future generations of writers.

I who am dead a thousand years,

And wrote this sweet archaic song,

Send you my words for messengers

The way I shall not pass along.

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