Author Walter de la Mare From gods of other men, fastidious heart, You thank your stars good sense has set you free. Ay. But the dread slow piercing of death's dart? Its, " Why, my God, have I forsaken thee ." Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments