But Men Loved Darkness rather than Light

The world's light shines, shine as it will,
The world will love its darkness still.
I doubt though when the world's in hell,
It will not love its darkness half so well.

About Richard Crashaw

English metaphysical poet known for ecstatic religious verse. His baroque imagery reflects deep Catholic devotion.

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