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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
VESPERS, by AMY LOWELL Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Last night, at sunset
Last Line: I should have understood their burning.
Subject(s): Candles
First Line: Last night, at sunset
Last Line: I should have understood their burning.
Subject(s): Candles
LAST night, at sunset,
The foxgloves were like tall altar candles.
Could I have lifted you to the roof of the green-house, my Dear,
I should have understood their burning.
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