The poem tells the story of a man who has lost his way in life and is lamenting his mistakes and failures. He reflects on his past, remembering his youthful ambitions and ideals, but now feels disillusioned and disconnected from the world around him. The speaker expresses feelings of regret, sorrow, and despair, longing for a sense of purpose and direction that he once had.
By Edward William Thomson · First published 1899 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Literary Fiction