Author Richard Henry Dana O, hadst thou known what deeds were done, When thou wast shining far away, Wouldst thou let fall, calm-coming sun, Thy warm and silent ray?The good are in their graves; thou canst not cheerTheir dark, cold mansions: Sin alone is here. 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