When Died the Beautiful?

When died the beautiful? Above the din
Of modern mock and clamor, Truth’s lone voice,
Once sad and lovely, now but adds the noise
Of banal chatter – now the poet’s pen
Is silenced by the chatty screen – oh, when
Did regal Truth, once crowned with solemn joys,
Go walking out dressed as the peasant boys,
And royal Right take on the hue of Sin?
When died the beautiful? Do they not know,
Nor understand that Truth turned trivial
Is thus less true by half – that the great Foe
Of right religion is the cretin soul
Who damns the truth with jest? When came it so?
When failed man’s heart? When died the beautiful?

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