Modern Age

MODERN AGE

Where from a man can find
Ripe thoughts in present age?
The weather of this park
No ripeness can presage.

The seats of learning give
The mind of pupils scope
But leave the thoughts of youth
Unlinked by thread or rope.

The love of God is dead
By unbelief 'mong Franks
Through lack of link in thoughts,
East Shackles wears on shanks.