Cecil Day Lewis

Tempt me no more, for IThe certainty of power.

— Cecil Day Lewis

Do not expect again the phoenix hour, Traced under trees by the eldritch light of sundown.

— Cecil Day Lewis

They who in folly or mere greedUs to speak up in freedom's cause.

— Cecil Day Lewis

It is the logic of our times,Defend the bad against the worse.

— Cecil Day Lewis

Is it birthday weather for you, dear soul?Is it fine your way

— Cecil Day Lewis

It's hard to believe a spirit could dieOf such generous glow

— Cecil Day Lewis

Put out the lights now!With stars and moons

— Cecil Day Lewis

So feast your eyes nowA phoenix in evergreen

— Cecil Day Lewis

Who will say farewell?Quick, Rose, and kiss me.

— Cecil Day Lewis

I have had worse partings, but none that so And love is proved in the letting go.

— Cecil Day Lewis