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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
EXPLANATION, by VIRGINIA A. ALLIN
First Line: You say, I am playing
Last Line: ..... And light another.
Subject(s): Fire; Punishment
First Line: You say, I am playing
Last Line: ..... And light another.
Subject(s): Fire; Punishment
You say, I am playing
With fire
That I shall burn my fingers
And if I do
I shall blow out the match
..... and light another.
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