The pulse beats ten and intermits;
God nerve the soul that ne’er forgets
In calm or storm, by night or day,
Its steady toil, its loyalty.
[. . . ]
[. . . ]
The pulse beats ten and intermits;
God shield the soul that ne’er forgets.
[. . . ]
[. . . ]
The pulse beats ten and intermits;
God guide the soul that ne’er forgets.
[. . . ]
[. . . ] so tired, so weary,
The soft head bows, the sweet eyes close,
The faithful heart yields to repose.
Credits
Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer celebrated for his gothic tales and lyrical poetry, including classics such as "The Raven" and "Annabel Lee." "Beloved Physician" survives only in fragments, suggesting it was left unfinished or partially lost — a haunting quality that lends the poem an additional layer of melancholy entirely in keeping with Poe's legacy.
