Winter, William -- “The Queen’s Domain,” The Queen’s Domain, and Other Poems (1858)

Dave — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 23:02:57 +0000

For, though th’ ascent be rough, and steep the fall,
Ambition has but one reward for all:
A little power, a little transient fame,
A grave to rest in, and a fading name!

William Winter (1836–1917) American dramatic critic and author
“The Queen’s Domain,” The Queen’s Domain, and Other Poems (1858)

Winter, William -- Poem (1860-01-07), “Orgia: The Song of a Ruined Man,” st. 13ff New-York Saturday Press, Vol. 3 No. 1

Dave — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:19 +0000

For I know that Death is a guest divine,
Who shall drink my blood as I drink this wine.
And He cares for nothing! a King is He!
Come on, old fellow, and drink with me!
With you I will drink to the solemn Past, —
Though the cup that I drain should be my last.

William Winter (1836–1917) American dramatic critic and author
Poem (1860-01-07), “Orgia: The Song of a Ruined Man,” st. 13ff New-York Saturday Press, Vol. 3 No. 1

Collected in his My Witness: A Book of Verse (1871)

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Winter, William -- “The Queen’s Domain,” The Queen’s Domain, and Other Poems (1858)

Winter, William -- Poem (1860-01-07), “Orgia: The Song of a Ruined Man,” st. 13ff New-York Saturday Press, Vol. 3 No. 1