Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, MARVELLOUS EARS, by WILLIAM HENRY DAVIES



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First Line: That speckled thrush, that stands so still
Last Line: No matter what her eyes affirm.
Alternate Author Name(s): Davies, W. H.
Subject(s): Love


That speckled Thrush, that stands so still,
Is listening for the worms to stir;
He hears a worm — what marvellous ears!
That he can live by ear alone,
And save his eyes to guard his fears.

So when I have a secret care,
And think my voice is well controlled,
Love, like the Thrush that hears a worm,
Detects it with her marvellous ear —
No matter what her eyes affirm.





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