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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
NORTH WIND TO DUTIFUL BEAST MIDWAY BETWEEN DIAL & FOOT OF GARDEN CLOCK, by MARIANNE MOORE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Why clamber up the pedestal?
Last Line: Your conscientious feet sha'n't fall.
Subject(s): Time
First Line: Why clamber up the pedestal?
Last Line: Your conscientious feet sha'n't fall.
Subject(s): Time
Why clamber up the pedestal?
Steal from me half an hour and be made
Rich. Climb
Down and bask,
Little lizard.
In the blizzard,
Who shall ask
The time?
Be persuaded. Do not be afraid;
Your conscientious feet sha'n't fall.
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