To keep in sight Perfection, and adore The vision, is the artist's best delight; His bitterest pang, that he can ne'er do more Than keep her long'd-f… - William Watson

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To keep in sight Perfection, and adore
The vision, is the artist's best delight;
His bitterest pang, that he can ne'er do more
Than keep her long'd-for loveliness in sight.

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About William Watson

Sir William Watson (1858 – 11 August 1935) was an English poet, popular in his time for the political content of his verse.

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Alternative Names: Sir William Watson Sir (John) William Watson
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