Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE SINGER, by ANNA WICKHAM Poet's Biography First Line: If I had peace to sit and sing Last Line: If it is sometimes swift and strong. Alternate Author Name(s): Hepburn, Patrick, Mrs. Subject(s): Singing & Singers; Songs | ||||||||
If I had peace to sit and sing, Then I could make a lovely thing; But I am stung with goads and whips, So I build songs like iron ships. Let it be something for my song, If it is sometimes swift and strong. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE APOLLO TRIO by CONRAD AIKEN BAD GIRL SINGING by MARK JARMAN CHAMBER MUSIC: 4 by JAMES JOYCE CHAMBER MUSIC: 5 by JAMES JOYCE CHAMBER MUSIC: 28 by JAMES JOYCE THE SONG OF THE NIGHTINGALE IS LIKE THE SCENT OF SYRINGA by MINA LOY |
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