The Valley of Vain Verses + 

The grief that is but feigning, + 

And weeps melodious tears + 

Of delicate complaining + 

From self-indulgent years; + 

The mirth that is but madness, + 

And has no inward gladness + 

Beneath its laughter straining, + 

To capture thoughtless ears; + 

The love that is but passion + 

Of amber-scented lust; + 

The doubt that is but fashion; + 

The faith that has no trust; + 

These Thamyris disperses, + 

In the Valley of Vain Verses + 

Below the Mount Parnassian⁠— + 

And they crumble into dust. + 