Formula + 

Poetry should treat + 

Of lofty things + 

Soaring thoughts + 

And birds with wings. + 

The Muse of Poetry + 

Should not know + 

That roses + 

In manure grow. + 

The Muse of Poetry + 

Should not care + 

That earthly pain + 

Is everywhere. + 

Poetry! + 

Treats of lofty things: + 

Soaring thoughts + 

And birds with wings. + 