Classic and Contemporary Poetry
CRUMBS AND GUINEAS, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES Poet Analysis First Line: How many plates of crumbs, my little friend Last Line: And make a song of it, to charge a guinea!' Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H. Subject(s): Hunger | ||||||||
How many plates of crumbs, my little friend, Have I now scattered twice and thrice a day?Have I not crushed a ton or more of bread, In payment for your pretty songs and play? 'When you have said what you have done for us,' A saucy Sparrow answered, speaking bold 'Then tell the World what we have done for you, Whose well-invested bread has brought you gold: Give us our daily bread not worth a penny And make a song of it, to charge a guinea!' | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...SEVERAL MEASURES FOR THE LITTLE LOST by NORMAN DUBIE THE CORNUCOPIA OF RED AND GREEN COMFITS by AMY LOWELL BIOLUMINESCENCE: 1. CANDELA by LEE ANN RORIPAUGH A BIRD'S ANGER by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES |
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