Tantalized

Within our sight – without of reach

To have a voice, yet without speech;

To have knowledge, but none to teach:

So vainly are we tantalized.

Within our reach – without our joy

To have so much, yet pleasure’s coy;

To find not satisfying toy:

So vainly are we tantalized.

Within our joy – without our hope,

To possess eyes yet still to grope;

To see no purpose in our scope:

So vainly are we tantalized.

Within is hope – without is me

For God is satisfactory

And bound to Him, I am more free:

So no more am I tantalized.