New Old Masters

When I was very tired After much long reading Of today’s leading works I sought the refreshment I need then With a number of old friends There was Emily, Robert and Rod Longfellow and Wentworth too Telling words so sweet and dear These are the ones I love to hear Gentle lines of simple words Clean clear visions in my head Tales that everyone knows And I wonder where are they To lift the torch and let it shine New masters to stand with old New tales that everyone will know Long have I read word of many Looking for some bright new friends To stand tall with my friends of old