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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE EMPEROR'S GARDEN, by AMY LOWELL Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Once, in the sultry heat of midsummer
Subject(s): Gardens & Gardening
First Line: Once, in the sultry heat of midsummer
Subject(s): Gardens & Gardening
Once, in the sultry heats of Midsummer,
An Emperor caused the miniature mountains in his garden
To be covered with white silk,
That so crowned
They might cool his eyes
With the sparkle of snow.
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