Arthur Quiller-Couch, ed. 1919. The Oxford Book of English Verse: 1250–1900.
Christina Georgina Rossetti. 18301894783. Uphill
DOES the road wind uphill all the way? | |
Yes, to the very end. | |
Will the day’s journey take the whole long day? | |
From morn to night, my friend. | |
But is there for the night a resting-place? | 5 |
A roof for when the slow, dark hours begin. | |
May not the darkness hide it from my face? | |
You cannot miss that inn. | |
Shall I meet other wayfarers at night? | |
Those who have gone before. | 10 |
Then must I knock, or call when just in sight? | |
They will not keep you waiting at that door. | |
Shall I find comfort, travel-sore and weak? | |
Of labour you shall find the sum. | |
Will there be beds for me and all who seek? | 15 |
Yea, beds for all who come. |