All Things Can Tempt Me

"All Things Can Tempt Me" is a poem written by William Butler Yeats, a famous Irish poet. The poem was published in "The Green Helmet and Other Poems" in 1912. The poem talks about the human struggle to resist temptation, and how every little thing can be a source of temptation. It has been recorded by LibriVox volunteers, and there are 14 different versions available for listening. The poem was chosen as the Weekly Poetry project on January 17th, 2010. For those who have not read Yeats' work before, this poem is a great introduction to his style and themes.