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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A STREET SKETCH, by JOSEPH ASHBY-STERRY Poet's Biography
First Line: Upon the kerb, a maiden neat
Last Line: Upon the kerb!
Subject(s): Streets; Women; Avenues
First Line: Upon the kerb, a maiden neat
Last Line: Upon the kerb!
Subject(s): Streets; Women; Avenues
UPON the Kerb, a maiden neat—
Her hazel eyes are passing sweet—
There stands and waits in dire distress:
The muddy road is pitiless,
And 'busses thunder down the street!
A snowy skirt, all frills and pleat;
Two tiny, well-shod, dainty feet
Peep out, beneath her kilted dress,
Upon the Kerb.
She'll first advance, and then retreat,
Half-frightened by a hansom fleet.
She looks around, I must confess,
With marvellous coquettishness!—
Then droops her eyes and looks discreet,
Upon the Kerb!
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