Why hang'st thou lonely on yon withered bough?
Unstrung for ever, must thou there remain;
Thy music once was sweet - who hears it now?
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What a marvellous poem! It inspires me. May be by mortal wakened once again Harp of my country let me strike the strain - quite unparalleled patriotic strike!
'Thy music once was sweet'! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Neglected, mute, and desolate art thou, ..... this is full of sentiment and sentimental theme on the background of reminder large past green field with poetic arts and appeal
With poets like these India would never hang its harp. This poem is so beautiful and full with love for India.
A well written sonnet, the poet is the voice of 'my country'
Such a great write by Henry Louis Vivian Derozio......................
This poem inspires the greatness of India once again in this beautiful and sweet Sonnet form!
Brilliantly composed patriotic sonnet by Henry Derozio. I have translated this poem into Hindi and will post it shortly. Hope this will be liked by the readers. Thanks.