Classic Poem

I felt, when yesterday we met by chance,
That you were destined in this casual way
To give new lease of energy and play
Unto my drooping art. One full, warm glance
From your love-brimming eyes fell like a lance
Upon my soul, pricking it to aspire
As once it had. Now in the reviving fire
I glow again and view the wide expanse.

You came and smote to life each laggard dream,
Each vision of attainment made twice fair,
And hope renewed, with promise of avail.
In your sustaining strength I wage supreme
With the contenders for the upper air,
Knowing that I shall soon o'er all prevail.