He who weeps for beauty gone <br />Hangs about his neck a stone. <br /> <br />He who mourns for his lost youth <br />Daily digs a grave for truth. <br /> <br />He who prays for happy hours <br />Tramples upon earthy flowers. <br /> <br />He who asks an oath from love <br />Doth thereby his folly prove. <br /> <br />Mourn not overmuch, nor stress <br />After love or happiness. <br /> <br />He who weeps for beauty gone <br />Stoops to pluck a flower of stone.<br /><br />William Soutar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/he-who-weeps-for-beauty-gone/
