Vespers by Amy Lowell

Vespers by Amy Lowell

Published On Saturday, November 13, 2010. Under: 1900s, Lowell, Amy.
  Vespers by Amy Lowell Last night, at sunset, The foxgloves were like tall altar candles. Could I have lifted you to the roof of the greenhouse, my Dear, I should have understood their burning.
Kin to Sorrow by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Kin to Sorrow by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Published On Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Under: 1800s, 1900s, Millay, Edna St. Vincent.
Kin to Sorrow by Edna St. Vincent Millay Am I kin to Sorrow, That so oft Falls the knocker of my door— Neither loud nor soft, But as long accustomed, Under Sorrow's hand? Marigolds around the step And rosemary stand, And then comes Sorrow— And what does Sorrow care For the rosemary Or the marigolds there? Am I kin ...
HIS POETRY HIS PILLAR by Robert Herrick

HIS POETRY HIS PILLAR by Robert Herrick

Published On Friday, May 21, 2010. Under: 1600s, Herrick, Robert.
HIS POETRY HIS PILLAR Only a little more I have to write: Then I'll give o'er, And bid the world good-night. 'Tis but a flying minute, That I must stay, Or linger in it: And then I must away. O Time, that cut'st down all, And scarce leav'st here Memorial Of any men that were; —How many lie ...

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