He Thinks of Those Who Have Spoken Evil
Of His Beloved
He Thinks of Those Who Have Spoken Evil - meaning Summary
Vindication Beyond Reputation
The speaker comforts a beloved accused by powerful people, asking her to relax and imagine the proud elite. He contrasts their widespread slanders with his simple song, claiming it was made from "a mouthful of air" yet will outlast their reputations. The poem reassures that truth or love will vindicate her in posterity, and that the greats' lies will be exposed to future generations.
Read Complete AnalysesHalf close your eyelids, loosen your hair, And dream about the great and their pride; They have spoken against you everywhere, But weigh this song with the great and their pride; I made it out of a mouthful of air, Their children's children shall say they have lied.
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