Author Edward Fitzgerald XLIV Why, if the Soul can fling the Dust aside, And naked on the Air of Heaven ride, Were 't not a Shame--were 't not a Shame for him In this clay carcase crippled to abide? Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 3.7 (3 votes) Rate Log in or register to post comments