II

by Percy Bysshe Shelley · (no date)
Published 01/07/1880
Part of Song: 'Rarely, rarely, comest thou'

How shall ever one like me

      Win thee back again?

With the joyous and the free

      Thou wilt scoff at pain.

Spirit false! thou hast forgot

      All but those who need thee not.

#existential angst #longing #percy bysshe shelley #spiritual doubt #unrequited love

Related poems →

More by Percy Bysshe Shelley

Read "II" by Percy Bysshe Shelley. One of the best and most popular poems on The Poet's Place. Discover more trending, inspiring, and beautiful poetry by Percy Bysshe Shelley.