Classic and Contemporary Poetry

COUNTING THE WINTER DEAD, by MADELINE DEFREES                Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Off the oregon coast, thirty-three in storm and sudden
Last Line: Voracious and benign, spare us o lord!
Alternate Author Name(s): Mary Gilbert, Sister; De Frees, Madeline
Subject(s): Death; Fish & Fishing; Funerals - At Sea; Oregon; Dead, The; Anglers; Burials At Sea