Author George Eliot Now is there civil war within the soul:Resolve is thrust from off the sacred throneBy clamorous Needs, and Pride the grand-vizierMakes humble compact, plays the supple partOf envoy and deft-tongued apologistFor hungry rebels. 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