Classic Poem

I HAVE seen beauty where the hills of spring
Lifted against the morning's flooding gold,
Enrobed as with divine appareling,
Haloed and aureoled.

I have seen beauty where the summer slopes
In rose and flaming poppy dipped away
To valleys hung with sunset, like rich hopes,
At the decline of day.

I have seen beauty where the autumn woods
Spread their resplendent arras to the breeze,
Wherefrom the sense gained new beatitudes,
And undreamed harmonies.

I have seen beauty where the winter skies
Pulsed with the pale auroras from the pole,
Above wide fields that to the wondering eyes
Were like a stainless scroll.

I have seen beauty in the gloom and glow,
Upon the earth, in the engirdling air,
Till deep within my heart of hearts I know
Beauty dwells everywhere.