Author Richard Eugene Burton He craves not the boon of pleasure, Nor the glory of the earth, He hears in the music's measure The measure of all worth. He follows a mystic Duty, Shy, with fathomless eyes: And yearns for the vision of Beauty And the Voice before he dies. 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