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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE TURTLE (1), by ROBERT BLY Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Rain lifts the lake level, washing the reeds
Last Line: The turtle's head rises outnover the water
Subject(s): Turtles; Tortoises
First Line: Rain lifts the lake level, washing the reeds
Last Line: The turtle's head rises outnover the water
Subject(s): Turtles; Tortoises
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